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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.
Updated Provisional Assisted Living License Application Now Available
On January 27, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Health Regulation Division has posted an updated provisional assisted living license application for providers interested in becoming an assisted living facility. The revised form has added instructional information and links to helpful statutory references.
BELTSS Board Assisted Living Director Updates and Concerns
On January 27, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The Board of Executives for Long-term Services and Supports (BELTSS) provided updates on the progress of licensing directors at the Jan. meeting held earlier this week. The Board also reviewed the first months of assisted living surveys and discussed potential implications for licensees.
Advocating for Workforce Solutions: Engage Your Community
On January 20, 2022 by Matt Steele
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for the 2022 session on Jan. 31, and a strong grassroots network is an essential part of our strategy to drive action. We've created a tool to help you engage members of your community to add voices that can help us share the importance of increasing wages for caregivers and ensuring access to care for seniors.
Change of Information Form available on MDH website for Assisted Living Providers
On January 20, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made the Change of Information Form available on the Assisted Living web page.
Legacy Licensed Assisted Living Directors required to have 7 CEU’s on AL
On January 13, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The rules for Licensed Assisted Living Directors (LALD) require licensees licensed through the legacy pathways to complete within the first year of licensure at least seven hours of continuing education in topics related to assisted living settings. On an ongoing basis, a LALD must complete 30 continuing education credits in qualifying areas within two years of the license renewal.
JOIN US: Virtual Advocacy Day at the Capitol on April 5
On January 13, 2022 by Matt Steele
Join us on April 5 for a day of virtual advocacy at the Capitol featuring expert training from our public affairs team, opportunities to meet with your legislator, and times to share with colleagues from around the state about your successes and challenges in serving seniors.
Must Issue Certificate of Rent Paid by Jan. 31
On January 6, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
All rental property owners, managers or operators must provide a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) to each person who rented from them during the previous year by Jan. 31 if either of the following are true:
DHS Implementing Changes to Preadmission Screening Process
On December 30, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
Effective next Wednesday, Jan. 5, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will be implementing changes to the preadmission screening process for care centers.
Transition to Fingerprint-Based Background Studies Pushed Out for MDH-Licensed Providers
On December 30, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
Providers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), including home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, will not transition back to fingerprint-based background studies until Feb. 2, 2022. Until the transition occurs, these providers will continue to submit emergency studies, as we have been doing throughout the pandemic.
Notice to Private Pay Residents Needed by Jan. 1
On December 30, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
As we reported about a month ago, the Minnesota Department of Health (DHS) will not be posting care center rate notices before the start of the new rate year on Jan. 1. Rate notices not being available for the beginning of the rate year makes the billing of private pay residents much more complicated than usual. It also impacts the notice requirements.
BELTSS Seeks New Appointee for Board Service
On December 23, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
The Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) has announced that there will be an open position appointment to meet Minn. Statutes 144A.19 for “one licensed nursing home administrator or health services executive member actively engaged in the management or operation of nonprofit nursing homes or assisted living facilities.”
HCBS Provider Enrollment Forms Updated
On December 23, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) has updated many of the home and community-based provider (HCBS) enrollment forms.
CMP Grant Application to Retain Staff Ends Jan. 30
On December 23, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Care centers have access to an engagement, retention, and leadership building platform for free through a grant for Align’s Employee Engagement Solution. The final grant window closes on Jan. 30. Previous messages indicated that subsequent grant cycles would open over the next two years; however, this will be the last opportunity.
HCBS Grant Applications Open
On December 23, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The latest Request for Proposal for the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Scholarship Grant is currently open, with applications due on Jan. 31. This grant is offered through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. You can find the HCBS Scholarship Grant details, including the RFP, on the MDH website.
Reminder: Heating Units Can Pose Risks to Residents
On December 23, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
With winter upon us, it's an excellent time to consider the risks that heating units can potentially create for residents in nursing homes and assisted living settings.
April 6 Deadline for HCBS and LALD Grant Applications
On December 16, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The latest Request for Proposal for the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Scholarship Grant will be released on Dec. 20. Applications are due on Jan. 31, 2022. This grant is offered through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. You can find the HCBS Scholarship Grant details on the MDH website.
Changing LALD/ALDIR for Assisted Living Licensed Facility
On December 16, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
With assisted living licensees several months into the new licensing structure, several directors have transitioned from one position to another. When a director leaves an assisted living setting or the setting gets a new director, they must notify the Board of Executives for Long-term Services and Supports (BELTSS).
MDH Engineering Provides Survey Checklist for Assisted Living
On December 9, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shared a checklist to help guide assisted living providers in self-auditing compliance with physical environment requirements. The checklist covers the details from 144G that surveyors are looking for in the areas of:
Forecasted Record-Level State Surplus Represents Opportunity for Investment
On December 9, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget released an updated state budget forecast projecting a $7.7 billion surplus of revenue over expenses in its general fund. The surplus shows that the state is weathering the pandemic well and allows lawmakers to make permanent investments in professional caregivers.
Housing Support Program (GRH) Clarifies Meals Policy Relative to AL Statute
On December 2, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
In a recently released memo, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) clarified the Housing Support Program’s requirement to provide three meals a day in relation to the new assisted living contract limitation found in 144G.41, Subd. 1(13)(i)(C), which stipulates that “the facility cannot require a resident to include and pay for meals in their contract.”
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