SF 159

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/14/2013 08:28am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; creating an exception to the intermediate care facility
for persons with developmental disabilities moratorium; allowing for a rate
adjustment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 252.291, by adding a
subdivision; 256B.501, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 252.291, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end

new text begin Exception for Nicollet County facility. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 1,
the commissioner of health shall certify one additional bed in an intermediate care facility
for persons with developmental disabilities in Nicollet County. The commissioner of
human services shall adjust the reimbursement rate accordingly.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.501, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Rate adjustment for ICF/DD in Cottonwood County. new text end

new text begin The
commissioner of health shall decertify three beds in an intermediate care facility for
persons with developmental disabilities with 21 certified beds located in Cottonwood
County. The commissioner of human services shall adjust the reimbursement rate to the
equivalent of a 20-bed facility.
new text end