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Human Services Policy

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Human Services Policy

3/15/2023
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- HF 1596 (Reyer) PACE program funding mechanism established, and money appropriated
a. Wayne Olson, Presbyterian Homes
b. Dr. Joe Gaugler; Professor & Endowed Robert L Kane Chair, Long-Term Care & Aging; University of Minnesota School of Public Health

- HF 1298 (Edelson) Essential community supports modified, respite service grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
a. Sam Smith, Manager of State Affairs, Alzheimer's Association

- HF 2552 (Edelson) Eligibility for recovery community organizations modified, Minnesota Board of Recovery Services created, rulemaking authority provided, and application fee established.

- HF 2709 (Curran) Exception to size limitation required for customized living and 24-hour customized living services for certain settings.
a. Josh Berg, Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth, Accessible Space, Inc.

- HF 1494 (Frederick) Human services provider workplace safety grants established, and money appropriated.
a. Michelle SanCartier, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Minnesota Social Service Association
b. Mason Schlief, Community Human Services Provider and MSW Student
c. Beth Ringer, Executive Director, Minnesota Social Service Association

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1298 (Edelson) - Essential community supports modified, respite service grant funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1494 (Frederick) - Human services provider workplace safety grants established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1596 (Reyer) - PACE program funding mechanism established, and money appropriated.
HF2552 (Edelson) - Eligibility for recovery community organizations modified, Minnesota Board of Recovery Services created, rulemaking authority provided, and application fee established.
HF2709 (Curran) - Exception to size limitation required for customized living and 24-hour customized living services for certain settings.
Attachments:
HF1298 A1 Author's Amendment_03.13.2023.pdf (3/13/2023)
HF2552 A1 Author's Amendment_03.13.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1494 DE2 Author's Amendment_03.11.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Ecumen_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1298 Letter from Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1298 Written Testimony from Tuesday Glover_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Handout from National PACE Association_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Ebenezer_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Eventide Senior Living Communities_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Health Dimensions Group_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Knute Nelson_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Presbyterian Homes and Services_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Written Testimony from Gail Skoglund_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF2552 Written Testimony from Randy Anderson, Bold North Recovery_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Volunteers of America National Services and Volunteers of Minnesota.Wisconsin_03.14.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
HF1596 Letter from Alzheimer's Association_03.13.2023.pdf (3/14/2023)
Meeting Minutes Mar 8.pdf (3/15/2023)
HF1596 Letter from BoldAge PACE_03.14.2023.pdf (3/15/2023)
HF1494 Letter of Support from Advocates_03.14.2023.pdf (3/15/2023)

Human Services Policy

3/8/2023
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- HF 2141 (Norris) Allowing counties to provide in-house training for certain training and technical assistance programs.
a. Jessica Leth, Director, Anoka County Economic Assistance

- HF 1403 (Fischer) Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, housing, economic assistance, children and family services, health care, licensing, Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General, and conversion therapy laws modified and established; reports required; and money appropriated.
a. Matt Burdick, Director of State Government Relations, Minnesota Department of Human Services
b. Evan Romanoff, Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office

- HF 2712 (Fischer) Procedure for sanctions modified, background studies conducted by Department of Human Services modified, definitions modified, applications and application process modified, license fees modified, commissioner of health access to recipient medical records modified, notice requirements for monetary recovery and sanctions modified, administrative reconsideration process modified, licensing data modified, cases in which email addresses are made public modified, and prone restraints in licensed or certified facilities prohibited.
a. Autumn Baum. Legislative Director for Office of Inspector General, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 2553 (Fischer) Mental health provider staffing, documentation, and diagnostic assessment requirements modified; commissioner of human services required to establish medical assistance mental health service provider certification process; assertive community treatment staff requirements modified; adult rehabilitative mental health services provider entity standards modified; behavioral health home services staff qualifications modified; and managed care contract requirements for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services modified.
a. Ann Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Resources, Inc.
b. Trevor Johnson, Senior Strategy Director of Behavioral Health, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

- HF 2628 (Frederick) Fees provided and waived for certified birth records, identification cards, and driver's licenses for persons treated for substance use disorder who are eligible for medical assistance; substance use disorder treatment plan review requirements modified; transition follow-up counseling provided; substance use disorder treatment rate and staffing requirements modified; data required to be provided to providers; temporary rate increases for providers and direct care staff provided; and commissioner directed to develop recommendations on transition support services.
a. Brian Zirbes; Co-Chair of Government Affairs Committee; MARRCH & VP of Policy, Compliance, and Government Relations; Northstar Behavioral Health

- HF 2321 (Pinto) Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; responsibilities of Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
a. Jodi Harpstead, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Services

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1403 (Fischer) - Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and statewide opioid litigation laws modified and established.
HF2321 (Pinto) - Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
HF2141 (Norris) - Counties allowed to provide in-house training for training and technical assistance programs.
HF2553 (Fischer) - Mental health provider staffing, documentation, and diagnostic assessment requirements modified; certification process required; assertive community treatment and behavioral health home services staff requirements modified; adult rehabilitative mental health services provider entity standards modified; managed care contract requirements modified; grant data and reporting requirements modified; and family peer support services eligibility modified.
HF2628 (Frederick) - Fees provided and waived for certified birth records, identification cards, and driver's licenses for persons treated for substance use disorder; substance use disorder treatment plan review requirements modified; transition follow-up counseling provided; treatment rate and staffing requirements modified; temporary rate increases provided; and transition support service recommendations directed.
HF2712 (Fischer) - Procedure for sanctions modified, Department of Human Services background studies modified, applications and application process modified, license fees modified, commissioner access to recipient medical records modified, notice requirements for monetary recovery and sanctions modified, administrative reconsideration process modified, licensing data modified, email address privacy modified, and prone restraints in licensed or certified facilities prohibited.
Attachments:
HF1403 DE1 Author's Amendment_03.06.2023.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF2553 A1 Author's Amendment_03.06.2023.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF2321 A1 Author's Amendment_03.07.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF1403 A1 Amendment_03.07.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF1403 Letter from Minnesota Child Care Provider Information Network_03.06.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF2141 Letter from Dakota County_03.06.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF2141 Letter from St. Louis County_03.06.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF2141 Letter from Wright County_03.06.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF2321 Letter from Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition_03.07.2023.pdf (3/7/2023)
HF2141 Letter from Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators_03.08.2023.pdf (3/8/2023)
HF2553 Letter from Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs_03.08.2023.pdf (3/8/2023)
Meeting Minutes Mar 6.pdf (3/8/2023)
HF2321 Letter from Advocates in Support of Department of Children, Youth and Families_03.08.2023.pdf (3/8/2023)
HF2321 Letter from Minnesota Child Care Provider Information Network_03.08.2023.pdf (3/8/2023)
HF2321 Presentation on Proposal to Establish Dept of Children, Youth, and Families_03.08.2023.pdf (3/8/2023)

Human Services Policy

3/6/2023
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- HF 2284 (Finke) Provisions modified regarding Minnesota residents admitted to adjacent-state mental health facilities.
a. Carrie Briones, Legislative Director for Direct Care & Treatment, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1771 (Bierman) Medical assistance and insurance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model provided.
a. Dr. George Realmuto, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota

- HF 1695 (Nelson, M.) PCA Agreement Ratifying Contract
a. Michelle Weber, Executive Director, Legislative Coordinating Commission
b. Matthew Bergeron, Minnesota First Providers Alliance
c. Kerry Adelmann, Home Care Worker, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa

- HF 1604 (Freiberg) Emergency grant program created for autism spectrum disorder treatment providers, and money appropriated.
a. Jay O'Neill, President, Behavioral Dimensions
b. Dr. Eric Larsson, Executive Director of Clinical Services, Lovaas Institute Midwest

- HF 2008 (Kozlowski) Homeless youth cash stipend pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
a. Janae Petersen, Homeless Youth Action Leader
b. Jordon Eunison-Chisti; Executive Director; Life House, Inc.
c. Laura Birnbaum, Housing and Homelessness Programs Team Supervisor, St. Louis County
d. Sarah Berger Gonzalez, Senior Policy Analyst at Chapin Hall, University of Chicago
e. Quincy Powe, Opportunity Youth Network Manager, Youthprise
f. Merriam St. Clair, Student

- HF 2551 (Baker) Treatment review and staffing requirements for opioid treatment programs modified.
a. Debbie Gray, Regional Clinical Director for Minnesota for Behavioral Health Group

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, March 3rd, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1604 (Freiberg) - Emergency grant program created for autism spectrum disorder treatment providers, and money appropriated.
HF1695 (Nelson) - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) healthcare agreement ratified.
HF1771 (Bierman) - Medical assistance and insurance coverage of psychiatric collaborative care model provided.
HF2008 (Kozlowski) - Homeless youth cash stipend pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2284 (Finke) - Provisions modified regarding Minnesota residents admitted to adjacent-state mental health facilities.
HF2551 (Baker) - Treatment review and staffing requirements for opioid treatment programs modified.
Attachments:
HF1604 A1 Author's Amendment_03.03.2023.pdf (3/3/2023)
HF1695 A1 Author's Amendment_03.03.2023.pdf (3/3/2023)
HF2008 A1 Author's Amendment_03.03.2023.pdf (3/3/2023)
HF1604 Letter from Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1604 White Paper from Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1604 Written Testimony from Chad Peel_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1604 Written Testimony from Dr. Amy Esler_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1604 Written Testimony from Lillian Pinero_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1695 A1 Amendment Letter from Legislative Coordinating Commission, Employees International Union MOU Summaries_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1695 Letter from Legislative Coordinating Commission, SEIU Labor Contract Summary_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Handout from Minnesota Psychiatric Society_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Letter from Hennepin Healthcare_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Letter from Minnesota Psychiatric Society_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Letter from Shatterproof_03.03.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Written Testimony from Dr. George Realmuto_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF2008 Handout from Youthprise_03.05.2023.pdf (3/5/2023)
HF1771 Written Testimony from Anne Emerson_03.06.2023.PDF (3/6/2023)
Meeting Minutes Mar 6.pdf (3/6/2023)

Human Services Policy

3/1/2023
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- HF 2099 (Richardson) Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders established, reports required, and money appropriated.
a. Kristen Huffman, Children and Family Services, Hennepin County
b. Dr. Abby Montague, Pediatrician

- Presentation on Background Studies from Department of Human Services
a. Dawn Davis, Deputy Inspector General for Background Studies, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 753 (Frazier) Individuals subject to human services background studies with expunged criminal records disqualification prohibited.

- HF 1172 (Edelson) Health and human services background study consideration of juvenile court records modified, disqualification periods modified, and set aside allowed for disqualification based on conduct or convictions in individual's juvenile record.
a. Jon Geffen, Chair, Human Service Background Study Eligibility Task Force & Director of Reentry Clinic, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
b. Roy Kammer, Chair of Data Analysis Committee, Human Service Background Eligibility Task Force & Assistant Professor, Minnesota State University – Mankato
c. Randy Anderson, Founder, Bold North Recovery
d. Chelsie Schwartz, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Northstar Regional

- HF 2058 (Hassan) Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program, culturally specific provider consultation grants, and community health worker mental health training program established; medical assistance reimbursement modified for mental health group settings, and money appropriated.
a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Jessica Gourneau, Ph. D; Clinical Director; American Indian Family Center
c. Willie Garrett, Ed. D.; President; Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists

- HF 1436 (Vang) Programs to address health and human services workforce shortage expanded and established, reports required, and money appropriated.
a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Pahoua Yang, Vice President of Community Mental Health and Wellness, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
c. Amanda Schlesinger, Assistant Professor in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, University of Minnesota

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF0753 (Frazier) - Individuals subject to human services background studies with expunged criminal records disqualification prohibited.
HF1172 (Edelson) - Health and human services background study consideration of juvenile court records modified, disqualification periods modified, set aside allowed for disqualification based on conduct or convictions in individual's juvenile record, electronic background check reconsideration request process created, and money appropriated.
HF1436 (Vang) - Programs to address health and human services workforce shortage expanded and established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF2099 (Richardson) - Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF2058 (Hassan) - Cultural and ethnic minority infrastructure grant program, culturally specific provider consultation grants, and community health worker mental health training program established; medical assistance reimbursement modified for mental health group settings; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF1172 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 A2 Author's Amendment_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1172 Presentation from the Human Service Background Study Eligibility Task Force_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1172 Report from Human Services Background Study Eligibility Task Force_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Letter from Aspire Minnesota_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Letter from Children's Minnesota_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Letter from Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Letter from Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Paper from NAMI Minnesota on Mental Health Workforce Crisis_02.20.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Emily Borman-Shoap_02.21.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Kristy Collier_02.20.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Sophia Vinogradov_02.21.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2058 Letter from Change, Inc._02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2058 Letter from Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2058 Letter from Touchstone Mental Health_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2099 Letter from Coalition of Recovery Investment_02.27.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2099 Letter from Minnesota Medical Association_02.27.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2099 Letter from Minnesota Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists_02.27.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
Department of Human Services Presentation on Background Studies_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1436 Letter from National Association of Social Worker MN Chapter_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1436 Letter from Minnesota Hospital Association_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Shiori Tomatsu_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Kayla Tilkens_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1436 Written Testimony from Maren Olson_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 27.pdf (3/1/2023)
*This Agenda is a Continuation of the Recessed 1PM Human Services Policy Hearing*

- HF 1851 (Hicks) Live well at home grants established.
a. April Sutor, Family Service, Rochester
b. Barb Omann, Helping Hands Outreach
c. Carol Lundquist, Executive Director, Living at Home Network
d. Leif Grina, President, Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council

- HF 2234 (Edelson) Home and community-based services systemic critical incident review team established, adult foster care and community residential setting licensing provisions clarified, substance use disorder treatment requirements modified, councils and committees extended, provider-controlled and own-home settings clarified, technical and conforming changes made, effective dates clarified, and obsolete language related to chemical health pilot program repealed.
a. Kristy Graume; Director of Legislative & External Affairs of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 2284 (Finke) Provisions modified regarding Minnesota residents admitted to adjacent-state mental health facilities.
a. Carrie Briones, Legislative Director for Direct Care & Treatment, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1434 (Edelson) Parental contribution fees eliminated for services for children with disabilities.
a. Gia Sutermeister, Parent, Ham Lake
b. Greg Wisher, Parent, Roseville
c. Kelly Kausel, Parent, Apple Valley
d. Josh Navarrete, Parent and Special Education Teacher, Andover
e. Maren Christenson Hofer, Parent and Board Member, Multicultural Autism Action Network

- HF 2215 (Noor) Community residential setting licensing moratorium exception modified.
a. Zahnia Harut, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota
b. Amal Ahmed, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota
c. Romanda Gaye, Residential Providers Association of Minnesota

- HF XXXX (Hanson, J.) [23-03708] Increasing wages for people with disabilities. Informational Hearing Only
a. Kristy Graume; Director of Legislative & External Affairs of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
b. Raquel Sidie-Wagner, Member of the Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wages, Disability Services Professional
c. Larissa Beck, Member of the Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wages, Director of Community Living, Parent
d. Jillian Nelson, Co-Chair of the Task Force on Eliminating Subminimum Wages
e. Susan Hankner, A-Team Minnesota Family
f. James Clapper, A-Team Minnesota Family

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1434 (Edelson) - Parental contribution fees eliminated for services for children with disabilities.
HF1851 (Hicks) - Community services development program renamed as live well at home grants, projects and grants established, live well at home grants extended, and money appropriated.
HF2234 (Edelson) - Home and community-based services systemic critical incident review team established, adult foster care and community residential setting licensing provisions clarified, substance use disorder treatment requirements modified, councils and committees extended, provider-controlled and own-home settings clarified, and chemical health pilot program obsolete language repealed.
HF2284 (Finke) - Provisions modified regarding Minnesota residents admitted to adjacent-state mental health facilities.
HF2215 (Noor) - Community residential setting licensing moratorium exception modified.
Attachments:
HF1434 A1 Author's Amendment_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Flyer from Advocates on TEFRA_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Letter from Coalition for Children with Disabilities_02.27.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Letter from Multicultural Autism Action Network_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Heather Kainz_02.26.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Shannon Peterson_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1851 Letter from Alzheimer's Association_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1851 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HFXXX 23-03708_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HFXXX Report on Ending the Sub-Minimum Wage in Minnesota from Minnesota Disability Law Center_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HFXXX Legislative Report from the Task Force on Eliminating the Sub-Minimum Wage_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Jessica Hauser_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1851 Letter from AARP Minnesota_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Letter from The Arc Minnesota_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1851 Written Testimony from Leif Grina of Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF2234 A1 Author's Amendment_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Dr. Amy Esler_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Elizabeth Marsh_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Rhea Nelson Rock_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Megan Ramey_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1851 Letter from Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HFXXX Letter from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Amy and Jeff Amundsen_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Robyn Churchill_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1434 Written Testimony from Kate Quale_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1851 Written Testimony from Stacy Hammer_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HFXXX Written Testimony from Jim Clapper_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HF1851 Letter from Olmsted County_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HFXXX Handout from Minnesota Coalition for Disability Wage Justice_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)
HFXXX Letter from The Arc Minnesota_03.01.2023.pdf (3/1/2023)

Human Services Policy

2/27/2023
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*Items may be added*

- HF 1627 (Edelson) Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, eligibility for home and community-based services workforce development grant modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income for certain purposes.
a. Kristy Graume; Director of Legislative & External Affairs of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1821 (Frederick) Information collected in long-term care surveys modified.
a. Nicole Stockert, Director of Legislative and External Affairs of Aging and Adult Protection Services, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1683 (Bierman) Mental health services eligibility and rates modified.
a. Julie Bluhm, CEO, Guild Services
b. Michelle Murray, CEO, Nexus Family Healing

- HF 1512 (Hanson, J.) Remote supervision of personal care assistance services permitted.
a. Noel Dohmeier, RN Qualified Professional, Best Care

- HF 1384 (Hicks) Notice of medical assistance program required for employed persons with disabilities, and medical assistance eligibility requirements modified for employed persons with disabilities.
a. Rob Wudlick, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient
b. Jillian Nelson, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient
c. Brittanie Wilson, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient

- HF 1466 (McDonald) Grant funding provided to maintain and promote self-advocacy services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and money appropriated.

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, February 24th, 2023.
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Bills Added:
HF1384 (Hicks) - Notice of medical assistance program required for employed persons with disabilities, and medical assistance eligibility requirements modified for employed persons with disabilities.
HF1466 (McDonald) - Grant funding provided to maintain and promote self-advocacy services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and money appropriated.
HF1512 (Hanson) - Remote supervision of personal care assistance services permitted.
HF1627 (Edelson) - Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, home and community-based services workforce development grants eligibility modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income.
HF1683 (Bierman) - Mental health services eligibility and rates modified, and sleeping hours and shared site settings requirements modified.
HF1821 (Frederick) - Information collected in long-term care surveys modified.
Attachments:
HF1384 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.16.2023.pdf (2/22/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 20.pdf (2/22/2023)
HF1627 A1 Amendment_02.23.2023.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1683 A1 Amendment_02.23.2023.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF1512 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.24.2023.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Legal Aid_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Council on Disability_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from The Arc Minnesota_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Resource from The Arc Minnesota on MA-EPD Reform One-Pager_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1512 Letter from Minnesota First Provider Alliance and Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1512 Written Testimony from Jeff Toby_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Amherst H. Wilder Foundation_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Central Minnesota Mental Health Center_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Mental Health Resources, Inc._02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from People Incorporated Mental Health Services_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Woodland Centers_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Zumbro Valley Health Center_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Multicultural Autism Action Network_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Leo A. Hoffmann Center_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Nexus Family Healing_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Rise_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1384 Written Testimony from Program Participant_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1466 Biennial Report from Advocating Change Together_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)
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