Committee on Human Services - 01/29/26

Minnesota Legislature Joint Human Services Committee · January 29, 2026

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Hearing opening and scope

Presentation

7:29 → 8:33(1m 4s)

Chair (identified in the record as Chair Hoffman) opened the informational hearing, explained that these are informational hearings (no bill before the body) and said the committee will focus on impact today rather than internal decisionmaking. He noted 15 signed testifiers and asked for concise testimony to hear as many people as possible.

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A joint legislative human services hearing focused on the real‑world impact of Department of Human Services prepayment reviews and payment pauses on disability services, providers and clients. Dozens of providers, workers and people with disabilities testified that communication failures, withheld funds and unclear processes caused payroll problems, agency closures and threats to continuity of care.

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