Minnesota HF1419 modifies elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates.

Minnesota HF1419 amends Minnesota Statutes to modify elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates. It introduces a rate adjustment for nursing home wage standards for the rate years beginning January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. The bill also updates the calculation of direct care costs per standardized day and other operating costs per day. Effective January 1, 2027, nursing facilities must submit applications for rate adjustments, including data on employee wages and a spending plan for compensation.

Minnesota HF1419 modifies elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates.

Minnesota HF1419 amends Minnesota Statutes to modify elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates. It introduces a rate adjustment for nursing home wage standards for the rate years beginning January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. The bill also updates the calculation of direct care costs per standardized day and other operating costs per day. Effective January 1, 2027, nursing facilities must submit applications for rate adjustments, including data on employee wages and a spending plan for compensation.