News

Minnesota providers are navigating enough right now without having to wonder whether a call about revalidation is legitimate. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has issued a new warning that some providers are receiving suspicious phone calls from unauthorized individuals claiming to be connected to the revalidation process.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s June District Meetings begin next week, bringing members together across the state for timely conversations, peer connections and practical strategies to strengthen aging services in local communities.

The FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Proposed Rule is more than just another annual reimbursement update. While the headlines focus on a 2.4% payment increase, the deeper message from CMS is much more significant: the agency is preparing for tighter oversight, faster accountability, expanded reporting expectations, and increased scrutiny of MDS coding patterns across the skilled nursing industry.

DHS’s Office of the Medicaid Medical Director is asking Minnesota Health Care Programs providers to share their experiences related to heightened federal immigration enforcement activity that occurred between December 2025 and February 2026.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is currently reviewing its Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) guidance specific to health care facilities and is seeking provider input to help inform future guidance.

The City of Saint Paul has enacted multiple ordinances in the past year that provide protections to renters. Many of the new ordinances take effect on May 14, 2026. 

As reported by LeadingAge National, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced policy changes that could significantly affect employment-based green card processing and create additional workforce uncertainty for aging services providers relying on international workers.

On May 1^st, the U.S. Department of Education published a final rule implementing changes to federal student loan limits for graduate and professional degree programs. The rule finalizes, without modification, the Department’s definition of “professional degree,” despite significant concerns raised during the public comment period.

Following a change in leadership overseeing Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) grants at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the agency is now projecting full-year renewal funds for Calendar Year 2026 grants by early June.

As LeadingAge Minnesota continues advancing its strategic initiative to lead transformation, we are exploring how AI and automation are shaping the future of aging services — and we want to hear from you.

Several grant and funding opportunities are closing soon, with deadlines ranging from tomorrow through the end of June. Organizations interested in pursuing funding should review eligibility requirements and submit applications as soon as possible.

It’s been a few days since the 2026 Minnesota legislative session adjourned, concluding months of negotiations and debate at the Capitol. In the final hours, lawmakers passed all bills included in the bipartisan leadership agreement, setting the stage for significant impacts on aging services providers across the state.

Earlier this week, Saint Therese today announced the three recipients of its Youth Volunteer Scholarships, which are awarded annually to recognize youth volunteers who enrich the lives of older adults.

Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s leading long-term care (LTC) pharmacy services companies, recently announced the promotion of Jeff Kerr to pharmacy president of the Sauk Rapids pharmacy.

On May 1, Sholom, a nonprofit senior care organization, announced a historic $8 million infrastructure investment alongside refreshed brand messaging that reflects its commitment to belonging, dignity, and inclusive community.