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HF 3800

Individual authorized budget reduction limit on reductions resulting from implementation of waiver reimagine phase II established, and cost-of-living adjustment in the waiver reimagine phase II methodology required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kaela Berg and 3 co-sponsors

HF 3800 adds an individual budget reduction cap and a cost-of-living adjustment to Waiver Reimagine Phase II to protect recipients from drastic cuts and reflect rising costs.

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Bill Summary · HF 3800

Bill Summary: HF 3800 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Committee: Human Services Finance and Policy (introduced and referred on Feb 26, 2026)
  • Authors / Sponsors:
    • Primary author (novel or initial author not listed in the action history)
    • Co-sponsors: Kaela Berg, Kim Hicks, Peter Fischer, Steve Elkins

Purpose and Intent

HF 3800 establishes two primary changes related to the Waiver Reimagine Phase II for the state’s human services programs:
1. Individual authorized budget reduction limit on reductions that result from implementing Waiver Reimagine Phase II.
2. Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the Waiver Reimagine Phase II methodology.

The overarching aim appears to be providing protections against excessive budget cuts for individuals served under the waiver program and ensuring that the Phase II methodology accounts for rising living costs through a COLA mechanism.

Key Provisions (Entrants and Mechanics)

  • Budget Reduction Limit:
    • The bill creates an individual-level cap on reductions that can be imposed as a result of implementing Waiver Reimagine Phase II.
    • This limit is intended to shield individuals from disproportionate or abrupt cuts in services or funding in the transition to or execution of Phase II.
    • The exact numerical cap (e.g., a percentage or dollar amount) and the methodology for applying the cap (e.g., annual, per-recipient, or program-wide) are not specified in the available summary but would be defined in the bill text.
  • COLA in Phase II Methodology:
    • The bill mandates incorporation of a cost-of-living adjustment into the Phase II Waiver Reimagine methodology.
    • This ensures adjustments to budgets or service levels reflect changes in consumer prices or a defined COLA index, preventing erosion of purchasing power for services supported by the waiver.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Recipients/Individuals Served: Individuals enrolled in Waiver Reimagine Phase II would benefit from:
    • A protections cap limiting how much their budgets can be reduced due to Phase II implementation.
    • An automatic COLA-based adjustment to reflect rising costs, potentially stabilizing or increasing service levels over time.
  • State Agencies/Programs: Department of Human Services and any state-administered waivers participating in Phase II would need to implement:
    • Tracking and enforcement of the per-individual budget reduction limit.
    • Integration of COLA calculations into the Phase II budget methodology, including data systems, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Providers and Vendors: Service providers receiving funding through the waiver could experience more predictable funding levels and adjustments aligned with cost-of-living changes.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and First Reading: February 26, 2026
  • Subsequent Action History:
    • March 12, 2026 – Author added Fischer
    • March 16, 2026 – Author added Elkins
    • March 18, 2026 – Author added Berg
  • Next Steps: As HF 3800 progresses, key steps include hearings in the House Human Services Finance and Policy committee, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the House and Senate. If enacted, implementation would follow the bill’s specified effective dates (which would be defined in the full text).

Notes

  • The summary reflects the intent and structure suggested by the bill’s title and available action history. The precise numerical values (limits, COLA index, effective dates) require examination of the full bill text to provide exact figures and applicable scopes.
  • The bill aligns with policy goals of protecting vulnerable populations during program restructuring while maintaining financial responsiveness to inflation and cost pressures.

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

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