1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; requiring long-term care insurance to cover licensed 
1.3 	adult foster care; adjusting a provider payment rate.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
 1.6 	Coverage under a long-term care insurance policy may include payment for adult 
1.7 	foster care licensed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A.

1.8 	Sec. 2. ADULT FOSTER CARE SERVICE RATE.
 1.9 	Payment for adult foster care service shall be at the same payment rate as assisted 
1.10 	living services under Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0915, subdivision 3e.