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Category: State News

Welcome to the State News category. The following news items will keep you informed about state legislation, state-level advocacy and other information about aging services in Minnesota.

Comments Sought on Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

On July 10, 2025 by Shelli Bakken

The State of Minnesota has announced a public hearing to seek feedback on its LIHEAP funding plan for 2026. The hearing is set for July 25, and comments can be made until Aug. 1.

Change of Levels and Fines for Survey Violations for Assisted Living and Home Care Licensees

On July 10, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

The Assisted Living and Home Care Statutes were changed effective July 1, to add a Level 5 to survey violation levels. The change affects the amount of fines incurred for each level of violation and demonstrates the degree of concern for resident impact of the violation at each level. Fines are decreased for Level 3 and 4 violations to $1000 and $3000, violations which are more common for providers.

Need Nursing Assistant Testing? Apply Now to Become an In-facility Test Site

On July 3, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding in-facility testing to add additional test sites for nurse aide candidates. Applications will be accepted until July 11.

Upcoming DHS Webinars for Customized Living Providers

On July 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Two upcoming webinars from DHS may be of interest to waiver/customized living enrolled providers.

Save the Date — Infection Prevention and Control Updates for both Nursing Homes and Hospitals

On July 3, 2025 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is sponsoring a statewide call related to infection prevention and control for nursing homes and hospitals on August 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. All nursing home and hospital infection prevention and control practitioners and affiliated leadership are encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Changes to Case Mix Review & MDS Assessments: Key Updates and Training Opportunity

On July 3, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Significant changes are coming to Minnesota’s Case Mix Review (CMR) program and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment requirements. These updates impact classification notices, assessment procedures, documentation standards, and data submission methods—effective October 1, 2025. Providers are encouraged to prepare early and attend the state-led training webinar for detailed guidance.

New Criteria for Individuals on Disability Waivers to Access Residential Services

On June 26, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Effective July 1, 2025, DHS will implement new residential support services criteria as required under Minn. Stat. §256B.49, subd. 29 and Minn. Stat. §256B.092, subd. 11.

Apply Now: Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals

On June 18, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a request for proposals for the Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals program, with a deadline to apply by Aug 1.

Need Convenient Nurse Aide Testing? Apply now to become an In-facility Test Site

On June 18, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding in-facility testing to add additional test sites for nurse aide candidates. Applications will be accepted June 16-July 11.

New Consent and Fingerprinting Timeline for Background Studies Begins July 14

On June 18, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is updating the timeline for completing background studies consent and disclosures. Starting July 14, 2025, the process for study subjects will change significantly to align with federal requirements.

Apply Now to Become an In-facility Test Site for Nurse Aide Candidates

On June 12, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding in-facility testing to add additional test sites for nurse aide candidates. Applications will be accepted June 16-July 11.

AL License Renewals and Payment Delays

On June 5, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

When renewing your Assisted Living Facility license you may find the MDH Renewal Checklist helpful in preparing documents to submit with the renewal application.

Large Building Energy Benchmarking Reporting Due June 1

On May 29, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

The Large Building Energy Benchmarking program is a state-wide program aimed at increasing energy efficiency while decreasing operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector.

Cost Reporting Required for Providers of Customized Living Under the Disability Waivers - Instructional Webinar Announced

On May 22, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Legislature directed DHS to develop and implement a provider cost review for agencies that provide at least one service covered by the Disability Waiver Rate System, DWRS, (Minn. Stat. §256B.4914, subd. 10a).

Assisted Living Meal Plans

On May 1, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

A recurrent question and citation for Assisted Living Facilities is offering meal plans that meet statutory requirements.

NETStudy 2.0 Offline Starting Friday Evening until Monday Morning

On April 24, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Late on Wednesday afternoon the Department of Human Services (DHS) notified NETStudy 2.0 system users via a GovDelivery message that the NETStudy 2.0 system will be offline for a server upgrade starting on Friday, 4/25, at 7 p.m. and expected to return to normal operations on Monday, 4/28, at 8 a.m.  During this server upgrade, do not log into NETStudy 2.0 until you receive an all-clear message from DHS.

Resource Describing Application of Disability Waiver Policies for AL Licensed Facilities Released by DHS

On April 17, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Assisted living facilities that provide customized living (CL) services to people on the Brain Injury (BI) and Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waivers must follow specific limitations based on the setting’s CL enrollment date.

Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants

On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.

Reframe Aging Minnesota – Participation Opportunities

On April 10, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Did you know that Minnesota has a Reframe Aging Initiative? The Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation and the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging are sponsoring a series of sessions, titled, “Free Framer Fridays” to engage Minnesotans in championing a Minnesota free of agism.

MnCHOICES Assessment Duration of Validity Extended

On April 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Effective July 1, 2025, MnCHOICES initial assessments will be valid for 365 days from the interview date to establish program eligibility, extended from the current validity of 60 days.

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