Policies related to establishing rates for home and community-based waiver services modified, and room and board rates for individuals receiving home and community-based services increased.
Commissioner of human services directed to seek federal authority to provide supportive parenting services to people eligible for personal care assistance or community first services and supports, and commissioner directed to seek federal waivers.
Community first services and supports requirements for shared services clarified, wage increases for support workers providing shared services required, and community first services and supports definitions renumbered.