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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee

Address

540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN
55101


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Human Services (DHS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 7 Art. 13 Sec. 75 Subd. 3
Enabled: 06-29-2021 Expires: 07-01-2025
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Aric Gregg
(651) 328-1312
CHAIR
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff Email
Office Contact
Waiver.Reimagine@state.mn.us
No
Contact
Aric Gregg
aric.gregg@state.mn.us
(651) 328-1312
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
No chairs or co-chairs found.
Membership

The commissioner must convene, at regular intervals throughout the development and implementation of Waiver Reimagine phase 2, a Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee that consists of a group of diverse, representative stakeholders. The commissioner must solicit and endeavor to include racially, ethnically, and geographically diverse membership from each of the following groups:

(1) people with disabilities who use waiver services;

(2) family members of people who use waiver services;

(3) disability and behavioral health advocates;

(4) lead agency representatives; and

(5) waiver service providers.


Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: Per Diem for member categories of people with disabilities or family members of people with disabilities. Some childcare expenses will be paid for people in the membership categories of people with disabilities or family members of people with disabilities

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee must have the opportunity to assist in developing and providing feedback on proposed plans for Waiver Reimagine components, including an individual budget methodology, criteria and a process for individualized budget exemptions, the consolidation of the four current home and community-based waiver service programs into two-waiver programs, and other aspects of Waiver Reimagine Phase 2.

The Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee must have an opportunity to assist in the development of and provide feedback on proposed adjustments and modifications to the streamlined menu of services and the existing rate exception criteria and process.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: Meetings will be held every 2 months for approximately 4 hours per meeting.
Meeting Frequency: Aug 22nd 10-12; October 24 10-12; Feb 27th (10-12); April 24th (10-12); June 26 (10-12)

Meetings are held at:
Virtual WebEx.


Fiscal Information 2026
Annual Staff Hours: 0
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $0.00

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (7)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocates Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #1 Commissioner of Human Services 3/31/2025 1 APPLY
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocates Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #2 Commissioner of Human Services 8/7/2024 1 APPLY
Family Members of People who use Waiver Services Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - (Child Under Age 21) - Seat #1 Commissioner of Human Services 3/31/2025 1 APPLY
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #1 Commissioner of Human Services 10/30/2023 1 APPLY
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #5 Commissioner of Human Services 3/31/2025 1 APPLY
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Greater Minnesota) People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Greater Minnesota) #2 Commissioner of Human Services 10/30/2023 1 APPLY
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) #3 Commissioner of Human Services 10/30/2023 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Emily Britz Family Members of People who use Waiver Services 1/14/2026
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Open Appointments (34)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representatives
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representative #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Annie Braun
Filled
01/24/2027
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representative #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Wa Xiong
Filled
01/24/2027
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representative #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Gretchen Spier
Filled
01/24/2027
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representative #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Sherri Pickthorn
Filled
01/24/2027
County, Waiver Alliance, or Tribal Nation Representative #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Elilzabeth Iddings
Filled
01/24/2027
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocates
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Rosalie Eisenreich
Posted
01/23/2027
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Amanda Briggs
Posted
02/22/2026
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Chad Wilson
Filled
01/23/2027
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Polly Owens
Filled
01/23/2027
Disability and Behavioral Health Advocate - Seat #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Fartun Weli
Filled
01/23/2027
Family Members of People who use Waiver Services
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - Seat #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Kelly Friesen
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - Seat #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Lisa Evert
Filled
01/23/2027
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - Seat #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Mary Fenske
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services Seat #6
Commissioner of Human Services
Tricia Brisbine
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services Seat#7
Commissioner of Human Services
Rijuta Pathre
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - (Child Over Age 21) - Seat #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Julie Morrison
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Family Member of People who use Waiver Services - (Child Under Age 21) - Seat #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Jessica McKane
Posted
02/22/2026
Minnesota Tribal Representative
Minnesota Tribal Representative
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
Jennifer Ballinger
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Lauren Thompson
Posted
01/24/2024
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Charlene Abramson Ms.
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Meredith McKinnon
Filled
01/23/2027
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Arbdella Hudson
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services - Seat #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Saudade SammuelSon
Posted
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Greater Minnesota)
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Greater Minnesota) #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Addyson Carpenter
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Greater Minnesota) #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Jeanne McGuire M.A.
Posted
08/22/2023
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area)
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Patricia A Wright
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Dr. Kate Jirik
Past Term End
02/22/2026
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Lisa Harvey
Posted
01/22/2024
People with Disabilities who use Waiver Services (Metropolitan Area) #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Kathryn Barton
Past Term End
02/22/2026
Waiver Service Providers
Waiver Service Providers - Seat #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Abby Gertken
Filled
01/23/2027
Waiver Service Providers - Seat #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Zahnia Harut
Filled
01/23/2027
Waiver Service Providers - Seat #3
Commissioner of Human Services
Susan Mackert
Filled
01/23/2027
Waiver Service Providers - Seat #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Jennifer Drganc
Filled
01/23/2027
Waiver Service Providers - Seat #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Gina Winter
Filled
01/23/2027
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