Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule establishing nursing home minimum wage standards affecting medical assistance reimbursement rates made effective.

This bill makes Minnesota's existing Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule (published October 2024) effective starting January 1, 2026, or after federal approval. The rule establishes minimum wage standards for nursing home workers and links these standards to medical assistance reimbursement rates paid to nursing homes. Nursing homes receiving state medical assistance funding will directly be affected, as their reimbursement rates will be adjusted based on compliance with these minimum wage requirements. The change focuses on aligning worker compensation with state payment systems for long-term care facilities.