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Officials warn governor's proposed budget could shift disability waiver and behavioral health costs to Isanti County

5667086 · February 11, 2025
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Summary

County health and human services staff told commissioners the governor's budget could increase local costs for disability waivers, MSOP civil commitments and behavioral health programs, potentially requiring levy increases and prompting further advocacy.

Isanti County health and human services staff said a governor's budget proposal under review could shift substantial new costs to the county for disability waiver services, civil commitments and behavioral health treatment.

Amanda (county staff), speaking at the Feb. 25 meeting, said Isanti County has about 600 people eligible for disability waivers and roughly 134 receiving residential waiver services. Staff calculated that a proposed 5% county cost shift on disability waiver…

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