1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; allowing for costs associated with physical activities 
1.3 	to be covered under home and community-based waivers;amending Minnesota 
1.4 	Statutes 2006, section 256B.092, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.092, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 4e.Costs associated with physical activities. Effective upon federal 
1.9 	approval, the costs associated with physical exercise or other physical activities to 
1.10 	maintain or improve a person's health and functioning shall be an allowed expense for 
1.11 	home and community-based waiver programs for persons with disabilities. By October 1, 
1.12 	2008, the commissioner of human services shall submit an amendment to the Centers for 
1.13 	Medicare and Medicaid Services consistent with this subdivision.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.