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SF 4970

Electronic visit verification requirements modification

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota SF 4970 proposes changes to electronic visit verification requirements for HCBS, altering how visits are verified, reported, and enforced to improve accuracy and efficien

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Bill Summary · SF 4970

Summary of SF 4970 (Minnesota) — Electronic Visit Verification Requirements Modification

Overview

  • Bill: SF 4970
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Title: Electronic visit verification requirements modification
  • Introduced: April 7, 2026 (Introduction and first reading)
  • Committee: Referred to Human Services
  • Sponsors: Michael Kreun, Jordan Rasmusson, Julia Coleman, Paul Utke (co-sponsors)

Purpose and Intent

SF 4970 seeks to modify Minnesota’s existing electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements. EVV systems electronically verify home- and community-based services visitations to ensure that care is delivered as authorized, on time, and to the correct individual. The bill proposes changes intended to adjust how EVV is implemented, reported, or enforced, with the aim of improving accuracy, reducing administrative burdens, or aligning requirements with state program needs and stakeholder input.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

Note: The exact text of provisions is not provided in the summary history. The following reflects the typical scope of EVV modification bills and what such a bill would generally address. If enacted, the final language may include specificed changes.

  • Modification of EVV Requirements: Alterations to the core EVV mandates that govern documentation of visits for eligible home and community-based services (HCBS) or other state-funded supports. This could include changes to:

    • How visits are verified (e.g., types of data captured: date, time, service codes, consumer and provider IDs).
    • Methods of data submission and interoperability with state systems.
    • Acceptable EVV technologies or platforms.

  • Compliance Timeline and Deadlines: Adjusted timelines for when providers must comply with EVV requirements or transition to revised systems. Potential grace periods, phased implementation, or sunset provisions for prior processes.

  • Exemptions and Coverage: Clarifications on which programs, providers, or consumer groups remain exempt or become newly subject to EVV rules. Possible adjustments for rural providers, small agencies, or particular service types.

  • Reporting and Oversight: Modifications to reporting obligations to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) or other state agencies. May include new reporting metrics, audit rights, or data privacy safeguards.

  • Enforcement and Penalties: Potential changes to penalties for noncompliance, or clarifications of enforcement procedures and remedies associated with EVV violations.

  • Interoperability and Data Standards: Provisions to ensure EVV data integrates with Medicaid or state systems, potentially addressing standards, data elements, and privacy protections.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Providers of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS): Agencies and individual providers delivering in-home or community-based supports would likely need to adjust EVV processes and systems to comply with revised requirements.
  • Consumers/Recipients of HCBS: Individuals receiving services would be impacted indirectly through consistency and accuracy of visit verification, potentially affecting continuity of care and billing.
  • State Agencies (DHS, etc.): DHS would administer, monitor, and enforce the revised EVV requirements, with potential changes to data collection, reporting, and compliance audits.
  • Hardware/Software Vendors: EVV system vendors or service providers offering compatible verification solutions may experience changes in system specifications or certification requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: April 7, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the House committee on Human Services for consideration.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would progress through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Final passage would typically include reconciliation with any companion bill in the Senate, followed by signature or veto processes.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative Efficiency: Revisions could streamline verification processes, reduce duplication, or improve timeliness of payments.
  • Compliance Burden: Depending on the changes, there could be new or adjusted compliance requirements for providers, including technology upgrades or staff training.
  • Privacy and Data Security: EVV data involves sensitive information; changes may include strengthened privacy protections or data access controls.
  • Access and Equity: Provisions may address rural or small providers to prevent undue burden and ensure service access is not disrupted.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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