Minnesota SF1725 modifies elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates, effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval.

Minnesota SF1725 amends the state's statutes to modify elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, the bill introduces a rate adjustment for nursing home wage standards. Nursing facilities must submit applications for these rate adjustments, which will be included in the external fixed costs payment rate. The bill also updates the payroll taxes and benefits factor annually and defines a "known cost change factor" based on minimum wage increases for nursing home employees.

Minnesota SF1725 modifies elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates, effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval.

Minnesota SF1725 amends the state's statutes to modify elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later, the bill introduces a rate adjustment for nursing home wage standards. Nursing facilities must submit applications for these rate adjustments, which will be included in the external fixed costs payment rate. The bill also updates the payroll taxes and benefits factor annually and defines a "known cost change factor" based on minimum wage increases for nursing home employees.