Waiver Reimagine requirements modification; Legislative Task Force on Waiver Reimagine establishment

SF 2215 modifies requirements for Minnesota's "Waiver Reimagine" program, which helps individuals with disabilities access community-based services. The bill establishes a Legislative Task Force on Waiver Reimagine with 10 members, including four people currently receiving waiver services (with geographic and service-hour diversity requirements), legislators, county staff, and disability advocates. It requires the human services commissioner to submit waiver plans to this Task Force for approval before seeking federal approval, allowing six months for public input and revisions. The bill also updates reporting rules, mandating detailed plans for service menus, budget adjustments, and individualized budget ranges based on need - not location - before December 2026. This directly affects individuals receiving waiver services, county social services staff, and disability service providers.