Disability waiver rates modification

SF 402 modifies how Minnesota calculates reimbursement rates for disability waiver programs by changing the wage formulas used to determine payments to service providers. It establishes specific percentage-based calculations using median wages for 17 different staff roles (like residential care workers, nurses, and counselors) instead of previous methods. These updated formulas, effective January 1, 2026, will directly affect disability service providers receiving state funding under waiver programs. The bill aims to align reimbursement rates more closely with current wage data for these specific positions.