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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.

New Housing Support Rate Effective July 1 – Corrected Calculation Table

On March 20, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

On July 1, 2025, the Housing Support maximum monthly room and board rate will increase to $1,192. There was a typo in the table last week for the personal spending allowance, which should be $128. The rate is correct at $1192. See the corrected table below.

Application Forms Now Available for Relocation of Facility for Small Providers

On March 20, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Some small residential providers have had challenges complying with AL statutes due to what would be cost-prohibitive remodeling required, or unwillingness of a landlord to allow the changes in rented settings. Changes were made to 144G.195 in the 2024 legislative session to allow these settings to relocate within certain parameters.

Collaborative Systems Change Leads to “Insight 2 Action” Study  

On March 13, 2025 by Kari Everson

MDH invites you to participate in the Insight 2 Action focus groups to tackle the persisting challenges in infection prevention in our settings.

MDH Assisted Living Quarterly Update Now Posted

On March 13, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

In case you missed it, the MDH Assisted Living Quarterly Update information that was presented on February 20, 2025, is now posted to the MDH Website.

New Housing Support Rate Effective July 1, 2025

On March 13, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

On July 1, 2025, the Housing Support maximum monthly room and board rate will increase to $1,192.

Dual-Training Pipeline Grants Open for Applications

On March 6, 2025 by Anna Mowry

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

DHS Background Study Service Outage Resolved

On March 6, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Each Tuesday, the Department of Human Services (DHS) conducts scheduled maintenance for the NETStudy 2.0 system.

Customized Living: Assisted Living Webinar Posted

On February 27, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) held a webinar earlier this month on Feb 19th bringing together DHS and MDH to review assisted living licensure requirements and the policies and requirements of customized living (the payment program for residents receiving financial support under medical assistance waivers).

Mandatory Training Requirements for Assisted Living Employees – Changes Effective July 1

On February 27, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Minnesota statute 144G.64 establishes mandatory training in dementia care, mental illness, and de-escalation for all assisted living facilities. This ensures staff are equipped to provide quality care and manage challenging situations effectively.

DHS Background Study Payment Issue Resolved

On February 27, 2025 by Mark Schulz

On Feb. 24, the Department of Human Services posted notice the issue surrounding NETStudy 2.0 not accepting payments for applications submitted on Feb. 19 has been resolved.

Utilizing Standing House Orders in Assisted Living Settings

On February 20, 2025 by Kari Everson

In assisted living settings, stock medications and conventional medication management systems are unavailable. The Minnesota Association for Geriatric Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC), created standing house orders (SHO) for assisted living organizations for the first time this year. MAGIC also updates SHO for nursing homes annually.

MDH Collaborative System for Nursing Home Infection Control

On February 20, 2025 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health is exploring infection prevention and control barriers in long-term care settings utilizing Collaborative Systems Change. Initial research for areas of study has concluded and focus group work will begin soon. MDH issued a gov. delivery last week that included the areas of study along with additional information about the research process.

License Transition Support Opportunity Available from DHS for Certain Providers

On February 13, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

Assisted Living licensed providers of customized living services who applied before December 31, 2023, to transition to DHS licensing as a community residential setting may qualify for a license transition support opportunity.

Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Now Available in Three Additional Languages

On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry

As of Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test became available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.

Be Prepared: Free In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance

On January 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.

FREE In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.

DEED’s Employer Engagement Team: Connecting Employers with Skilled Workers

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched the Employer Engagement Team to address workforce challenges by connecting employers with skilled workers, particularly in the Drive for 5 fields: caring professions, education, manufacturing, technology, and trades.

Heating Requirement for Landlords

On January 2, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry

With our coldest months ahead, just a reminder that the 2023 legislature passed a law, which took effect in 2024, requiring landlords to keep their units heated to a minimum temperature of 68 degrees from Oct. 1 through April 30.

Nurses: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness

On December 5, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.

Required Disclosure of Prohibition from Pet Fees for Support Animals Among Several Landlord Tenant Law Changes to Take Effect Jan. 1

On November 21, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, if your facility charges pet fees or deposits, your rental lease or contract will be required to disclose that these fees or charges are prohibited for, and do not apply to, service and support animals.

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