Notwithstanding the customized living monthly service rate limits under section 256S.202, subdivision 1 , the 24-hour customized living monthly service rate limits under section 256S.202, subdivision 2 , and the component service rates established under section 256S.201, subdivision 4 , the commissioner may establish alternative rate systems for 24-hour customized living services in housing with services establishments that are freestanding buildings with a capacity of 16 or fewer, by applying a single hourly rate for covered component services provided in either:
(1) licensed corporate adult foster homes; or
(2) specialized dementia care units that meet the requirements of section 144D.065 and in which:
(i) participants are offered the option of having their own apartments; or
(ii) the units are licensed as board and lodge establishments with a maximum capacity of eight residents and meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 9555.6205 , subparts 1, 2, 3, and 4, item A.