State-operated, community-based programs that meet the definition of a facility in Minnesota Rules, part 9553.0020, subpart 19, must be reimbursed consistent with Minnesota Rules, parts 9553.0010 to 9553.0080. State-operated, community-based programs that meet the definition of vendor in section 252.41, subdivision 9, must be reimbursed consistent with the rate setting procedures in sections 252.41 to 252.46 and Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.1200 to 9525.1330. This subdivision does not operate to abridge the statutorily created pension rights of state employees or collective bargaining agreements reached pursuant to chapter 179A.
Minn. Stat. § 246.65