Minnesota SF476 modifies medical assistance rates and expands coverage for home care services.

Minnesota SF476 increases payment rates for home health agency services, home care nursing, and homemaker assistance. It expands coverage to include care evaluations as a home health service, provided the recipient's services are not covered by Medicare or other insurance. The bill establishes a onetime grant program to support home care staff recruitment and retention. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, the commissioner of human services must notify the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained.

Minnesota SF476 modifies medical assistance rates and expands coverage for home care services.

Minnesota SF476 increases payment rates for home health agency services, home care nursing, and homemaker assistance. It expands coverage to include care evaluations as a home health service, provided the recipient's services are not covered by Medicare or other insurance. The bill establishes a onetime grant program to support home care staff recruitment and retention. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, the commissioner of human services must notify the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained.