News Archives
January 2026 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
CMS Increases Scrutiny of Alleged Medicaid Fraud in Minnesota
On January 15, 2026 by Erin Huppert
Late last week, federal officials indicated that they may withhold up to $515 million in quarterly matching funds for Minnesota’s Medicaid program amid fraud investigations.
There’s Still Time to Register: Fair Housing and Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations in Senior Living
On January 8, 2026 by Sharon Hollister
Federal Fair Housing laws can be complex—especially when you’re navigating accommodation requests in independent and assisted living communities.
Power of Peers Networking Sessions at 2026 Institute & Expo
On January 8, 2026 by Sharon Hollister
The 2026 Institute & Expo – Change Makers – is Feb. 11-12 in St. Paul. Join us for two days of nonstop education for everyone on your team, plus the largest aging services expo in the region, special events, and valuable connections with peers.
2026 Leadership Academy – Apply Today
On January 8, 2026 by Barbara Landeen
Applications for the 2026 Leadership Academy are open through March 9. Leadership Academy is one of our flagship leadership programs with over 500 alumni.
Using Minnesota Report Card Surveys Across State Lines: A Vista Prairie Quality Improvement Story
On January 8, 2026 by Julie Apold
In 2024, Vista Prairie Communities expanded the use of the Minnesota Resident Quality of Life and Family Satisfaction Surveys to three of their assisted living communities in Wisconsin and Iowa in partnership with Vital Research.
Help Support the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Silent Auction
On January 8, 2026 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Tenth Annual Silent Auction which will take place as part of the 2026 Institute. All proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the Gayle Kvenvold Commitment to Caregivers Fund to benefit dedicated caregivers throughout Minnesota.
New Workforce Technology Playbook – Workplace Violence Prevention
On January 8, 2026 by Julie Apold
The Workplace Violence Prevention Playbook is the ninth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Change Makers in Workforce: Visit OnTrack at Institute
On January 8, 2026 by Anna Mowry
Workforce challenges continue to be a defining issue for aging services providers—and this year’s Institute theme, Change Makers, highlights solutions that are reshaping the future.
Webinar for Providers: Elderly Waiver Hospital High-Needs Budget Exception
On January 8, 2026 by Bobbie Guidry
The 2024 Minnesota Legislature directed DHS to implement Minn. Stat. §256S.191, which allows people age 65 and older to access to budget exceptions when they discharge from a hospital with high care needs.
Claims Processing Updates for Adult Day Services Members
On January 8, 2026 by Bobbie Guidry
DHS this week provided updates regarding claims processing related to their November announcement of the State contracting with Optum, a third-party vendor, to conduct prepayment reviews of the 14 high-risk Medicaid services named in the executive order issued by Governor Walz.
Evolving to Support You – Staffing Updates from LeadingAge Minnesota
On January 8, 2026 by Erin Huppert
As we start a fresh year, we are pleased to share exciting updates from the LeadingAge Minnesota team.
NETStudy 2.0 UEID Issue Reported
On January 8, 2026 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has reported an error in NETStudy 2.0 affecting the system’s ability to generate and update Universal Enrollment Identification numbers (UEIDs) for recently submitted applications. The UEID is the individual-specific tracking number issued by the fingerprint vendor IDEMIA and is required to complete fingerprinting.
Communication Templates to Support Your Community Amid Immigration Enforcement
On January 8, 2026 by Anna Mowry
As communities across Minnesota respond to increased immigration enforcement activity and related events, many organizations are navigating heightened concern, questions, and uncertainty. To support members, LeadingAge Minnesota is sharing communication templates designed to help organizations respond thoughtfully and compassionately.