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252.282 ICF/MR local system needs planning.

Subdivision 1. Host county responsibility. (a) For purposes of this section, "local system needs planning" means the determination of need for ICF/MR services by program type, location, demographics, and size of licensed services for persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions.

(b) This section does not apply to semi-independent living services and residential-based habilitation services funded as home and community-based services.

(c) In collaboration with the commissioner and ICF/MR providers, counties shall complete a local system needs planning process for each ICF/MR facility. Counties shall evaluate the preferences and needs of persons with developmental disabilities to determine resource demands through a systematic assessment and planning process by May 15, 2000, and by July 1 every two years thereafter beginning in 2001.

(d) A local system needs planning process shall be undertaken more frequently when the needs or preferences of consumers change significantly to require reformation of the resources available to persons with developmental disabilities.

(e) A local system needs plan shall be amended anytime recommendations for modifications to existing ICF/MR services are made to the host county, including recommendations for:

(1) closure;

(2) relocation of services;

(3) downsizing;

(4) rate adjustments exceeding 90 days duration to address access; or

(5) modification of existing services for which a change in the framework of service delivery is advocated.

Subd. 2. Consumer needs and preferences. In conducting the local system needs planning process, the host county must use information from the individual service plans of persons for whom the county is financially responsible and of persons from other counties for whom the county has agreed to be the host county. The determination of services and supports offered within the county shall be based on the preferences and needs of consumers. The host county shall also consider the community social services plan, waiting lists, and other sources that identify unmet needs for services. A review of ICF/MR facility licensing and certification surveys, substantiated maltreatment reports, and established service standards shall be employed to assess the performance of providers and shall be considered in the county's recommendations. Consumer satisfaction surveys may also be considered in this process.

Subd. 3. Recommendations. (a) Upon completion of the local system needs planning assessment, the host county shall make recommendations by May 15, 2000, and by July 1 every two years thereafter beginning in 2001. If no change is recommended, a copy of the assessment along with corresponding documentation shall be provided to the commissioner by July 1 prior to the contract year.

(b) Except as provided in section 252.292, subdivision 4, recommendations regarding closures, relocations, or downsizings that include a rate increase and recommendations regarding rate adjustments exceeding 90 days shall be submitted to the statewide advisory committee for review and determination, along with the assessment, plan, and corresponding budget.

(c) Recommendations for closures, relocations, and downsizings that do not include a rate increase and for modification of existing services for which a change in the framework of service delivery is necessary shall be provided to the commissioner by July 1 prior to the contract year or at least 90 days prior to the anticipated change, along with the assessment and corresponding documentation.

Subd. 4. Statewide advisory committee. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a five-member statewide advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include representatives of providers and counties and the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

(b) The criteria for ranking proposals, already developed in 1997 by a task force authorized by the legislature, shall be adopted and incorporated into the decision-making process. Specific guidelines, including time frame for submission of requests, shall be established and announced through the State Register, and all requests shall be considered in comparison to each other and the ranking criteria. The advisory committee shall review and recommend requests for facility rate adjustments to address closures, downsizing, relocation, or access needs within the county and shall forward recommendations and documentation to the commissioner. The committee shall ensure that:

(1) applications are in compliance with applicable state and federal law and with the state plan; and

(2) cost projections for the proposed service are within fiscal limitations.

(c) The advisory committee shall review proposals and submit recommendations to the commissioner within 60 days following the published deadline for submission under subdivision 5.

Subd. 5. Responsibilities of commissioner. (a) In collaboration with counties, providers, and the statewide advisory committee, the commissioner shall ensure that services recognize the preferences and needs of persons with developmental disabilities and related conditions through a recurring systemic review and assessment of ICF/MR facilities within the state.

(b) The commissioner shall publish a notice in the State Register twice each calendar year to announce the opportunity for counties or providers to submit requests for rate adjustments associated with plans for downsizing, relocation, and closure of ICF/MR facilities.

(c) The commissioner shall designate funding parameters to counties and to the statewide advisory committee for the overall implementation of system needs within the fiscal resources allocated by the legislature.

(d) The commissioner shall contract with ICF/MR providers. The initial contracts shall cover the period from October 1, 2000, to December 31, 2001. Subsequent contracts shall be for two-year periods beginning January 1, 2002.

HIST: 1999 c 245 art 3 s 10

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