Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, August 19, 2024
Section 252.50 - STATE-OPERATED PROGRAMSrep Subd. 2a.Use of enhanced waivered services funds.The commissioner may, within the limits of appropriations made available for this purpose, use enhanced waivered services funds under the home and community-based waiver for persons with developmental disabilities to move to state-operated community programs and to private facilities.
Subd. 3.Alternative funding mechanisms.To the extent possible, the commissioner may amend the medical assistance home and community-based waiver and, as appropriate, develop special waiver procedures for targeting services to persons currently in state regional treatment centers.
Subd. 5.Location of programs.(a) In determining the location of state-operated, community-based programs, the needs of the individual client shall be paramount. The executive board shall also take into account: (1) prioritization of beds in state-operated, community-based programs for individuals with complex behavioral needs that cannot be met by private community-based providers;(2) choices made by individuals who chose to move to a more integrated setting, and shall coordinate with the lead agency to ensure that appropriate person-centered transition plans are created;(3) the personal preferences of the persons being served and their families as determined by Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.0004 to 9525.0036;(4) the location of the support services established by the individual service plans of the persons being served;(5) the appropriate grouping of the persons served;(6) the availability of qualified staff;(7) the need for state-operated, community-based programs in the geographical region of the state; and(8) a reasonable commuting distance from a regional treatment center or the residences of the program staff.(b) The executive board must locate state-operated, community-based programs in coordination with the commissioner of human services according to section 252.28.1988 c 689 art 2 s 109; 1989 c 282 art 6 s 21; 1991 c 292 art 6 s 41; 1992 c 513 art 9 s 22; 1Sp1993 c 1 art 7 s 34; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 100; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2008 c 223 s 1; 2009 c 79 art 8s 11; 2016 c 158 art 1 s 214
Repealed by 2024 Minn. Laws, ch. 79,s 1-29, eff. 1/1/2025.Amended by 2024 Minn. Laws, ch. 79,s 1-28, eff. 1/1/2025.Amended by 2023 Minn. Laws, ch. 61,s 8-12, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by 2017 Minn. Laws, ch. 6,s 6-1, eff. 8/1/2017.Amended by 2016 Minn. Laws, ch. 158,s 1-214, eff. 8/1/2016.