new text begin RATE INCREASE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDERS WORKFORCE NEGOTIATIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) Effective July 1, 2019, if the labor agreement between the state of Minnesota and the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.54, is approved pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.855, the commissioner of human services shall: new text end

new text begin (1) increase reimbursement rates, individual budgets, grants, or allocations by 2.37 percent for services provided on or after July 1, 2019, to implement the minimum hourly wage, holiday, and paid time off provisions of that agreement; and new text end

new text begin (2) for services provided on or after July 1, 2019, to eligible service recipients, provide an enhanced rate of 7.5 percent for personal care assistance and community first services and supports and an enhanced budget increased by 7.5 percent for consumer-directed community supports and the consumer support grant. Eligible service recipients are persons identified by the state through assessment who are eligible for at least 12 hours of personal care assistance each day and are served by workers who have completed designated training approved by the commissioner. The enhanced rate and enhanced budget includes, and is not in addition to, any previously implemented enhanced rates or enhanced budgets for eligible service recipients. new text end

new text begin (b) The rate changes described in this section apply to direct support services provided through a covered program, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0711, subdivision 1. new text end