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HF 1937

Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implemented.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer and 3 co-sponsors

Summary of HF 1937: Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Service Delivery System Bill OverviewHF 1937 aims to establish a new service delivery system in Minnesota for pro

Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1937

Summary of HF 1937: Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Service Delivery System

Bill Overview

HF 1937 aims to establish a new service delivery system in Minnesota for providing comprehensive care to elderly individuals who wish to continue living in their communities rather than in institutional settings. This bill would create the "Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly" (PACE) to coordinate and integrate all medical, social, and long-term care services for eligible participants.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Minnesota Department of Human Services to seek federal approval to implement a statewide PACE program
  • Establishes eligibility criteria for PACE, including being 55 years of age or older, qualifying for a nursing home level of care, and living in a PACE service area
  • Requires PACE organizations to provide all Medicare and Medicaid covered services, as well as additional supportive services, through an interdisciplinary team
  • Allows PACE participants to receive services in their homes, adult day health centers, or inpatient facilities as needed
  • Specifies that PACE will be a fully capitated model, with organizations receiving a fixed monthly payment per enrollee to cover all their care needs

Potential Impact

  • Provides an alternative to nursing home care for thousands of elderly Minnesotans, allowing them to live independently in their communities for longer
  • Integrates medical, social, and long-term services to improve care coordination and quality of life for PACE participants
  • Shifts financial risk to PACE organizations, which may incentivize them to prioritize preventive and community-based care
  • Projected to generate cost savings for the state's Medicaid program by reducing reliance on expensive institutional care

Timeline and Next Steps

HF 1937 was introduced on March 5, 2025 and has been referred to the Human Services Finance and Policy committee for further consideration. If approved, the Department of Human Services would need to obtain a federal PACE program waiver before the new system could be implemented statewide.

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

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