While I believe there was talk at one point about the monthly hour change being temporary, there does not appear to be any language in the final legislation that passed yesterday referencing an expiration for that specific provision. So,
that specific provision does appear to be a permanent change.
Anni
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On Behalf Of Susan Morgan
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 11:03 AM
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Subject: RE: PCA Win!
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Kathy – Yes, this is great news for many clients across MN! One caveat is that I believe the increase of allowed hours from 275 to 310 is a permanent change.
David or Kevin – can you confirm?
Susan Morgan, BSN, RN, PHN
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On Behalf Of Kathy Messerli
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 10:02 AM
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Subject: PCA Win!
Late in the evening on Wednesday October 14th the MN House passed Special Session Five House File 1, which is a large bonding bill with tax and spending provisions included. The bill was then sent to the MN Senate, where it
was passed early this afternoon (Thursday October 15th). The bill will now be sent to Governor Walz for his expected signature in the coming days at which point the bill will become law. The bill was amended to include three provisions related to
Minnesota’s Personal Care Assistance program. The three changes include: 1) a temporary increase in the number of hours a month a PCA can work from the current limit of 275 to a new limit of 310; 2)a temporary allowance for a spouse or parent to be reimbursed
for providing PCA services; and 3) a temporary rate increase of 8.4 percent for PCA services. These changes will need federal approval. The exact changes can be found on lines 158.13- 164.20
of the bill.
While the increase in hours will be effective the day following enactment (when the Governor signs), the other two changes will also require federal approval.
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