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SF 2353

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/02/2023 10:04am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing a community health worker training program on
Alzheimer's disease and dementia; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section
256B.0625, subdivision 49; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 144.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [144.6504] ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA CARE
TRAINING PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of health, in collaboration with interested stakeholders, shall
develop and provide a training program for community health workers on recognizing and
understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The training program may be conducted
either virtually or in person and must, at a minimum, include instruction on:
new text end

new text begin (1) recognizing the common warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia;
new text end

new text begin (2) understanding how Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect communication and
behavior;
new text end

new text begin (3) recognizing potential safety risks for individuals living with dementia, including the
risks of wandering and elder abuse; and
new text end

new text begin (4) identifying appropriate techniques to communicate with individuals living with
dementia and how to appropriately respond to dementia-related behaviors.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall work with the Minnesota State Colleges and University
System (MNSCU) to explore the possibility of including a training program that meets the
requirements of this section to the MNSCU-approved community health worker certification
program.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), if a training program already exists that meets the
requirements of this section, the commissioner may approve the existing training program
or programs instead of developing a new program, and, in collaboration with interested
stakeholders, ensure that the approved training program or programs are available to all
community health workers.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, subdivision 49, is amended to read:


Subd. 49.

Community health worker.

(a) Medical assistance covers the care
coordination and patient education services provided by a community health worker if the
community health worker has received a certificate from the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities System approved community health worker curriculum.

(b) Community health workers must work under the supervision of a medical assistance
enrolled physician, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant,
mental health professional, or dentist, or work under the supervision of a certified public
health nurse operating under the direct authority of an enrolled unit of government.

new text begin (c) Effective January 1, 2026, community health workers who are eligible for payment
under this subdivision who are providing care coordination or patient education services in
an adult day care, respite care, or in-home care setting must complete a training program
in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care that has been developed or approved by the
commissioner of health, in accordance with section 144.6504, to remain eligible for payment.
new text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end Care coordination and patient education services covered under this subdivision
include, but are not limited to, services relating to oral health and dental care.