Minnesota HF1678 modifies eligibility for essential community supports, expands available services, and increases funding for caregiver respite.

Minnesota HF1678 modifies eligibility for essential community supports, expanding the program to include individuals who are 60 years of age or older or have dementia. The bill also expands the range of available services under essential community supports to include adult day services, caregiver support, homemaker support, chores, personal emergency response devices, home-delivered meals, community living assistance, and respite care. Additionally, the bill increases funding for caregiver respite services grants by appropriating $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Minnesota HF1678 modifies eligibility for essential community supports, expands available services, and increases funding for caregiver respite.

Minnesota HF1678 modifies eligibility for essential community supports, expanding the program to include individuals who are 60 years of age or older or have dementia. The bill also expands the range of available services under essential community supports to include adult day services, caregiver support, homemaker support, chores, personal emergency response devices, home-delivered meals, community living assistance, and respite care. Additionally, the bill increases funding for caregiver respite services grants by appropriating $2,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.