Room and board rates increase for certain individuals receiving home and community-based services

SF 401 increases room and board rates for individuals receiving home and community-based services in Minnesota. The bill requires service providers to submit detailed data on staffing, transportation, and service hours to a rates management system, which lead agencies must use to calculate individual rates. Lead agencies must approve these rates within 30 days or pay a 10% late penalty. It also creates an exception process for individuals with unique needs not covered by standard rates, such as when low rates have caused providers to issue discharge notices.