Waiver case management labor market analysis requirement provision and waiver case management rates increase provision

This bill increases waiver case management service rates by 27.5% effective July 1, 2025, for services provided under Minnesota Statutes sections 256B.0913, 256B.092, 256B.0922, and 256B.49. It also requires county agencies to annually submit detailed labor market data about case managers (including wages, staffing, turnover, and vacancies) to the commissioner for public analysis and reporting. The data collection aims to inform future rate adjustments and address workforce trends. These changes directly affect county agencies, contracted service providers, and case managers who deliver essential community support services to seniors aged 65+ who qualify for waiver programs.