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Dual-Training Pipeline Grant Open for Applications

On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 22.

DOL Joint Employer Rule Vacated by Judge

On March 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz

A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) “joint employer” rule (the “2024 Rule”), which would have revised the employee-independent contractor test analysis used to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor that was set to be effective today, Monday, March 11. 

Register Now for April and May Sessions of Mental Health First Aid

On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

MDH Clarifies CDC Isolation Guidance for COVID-19

On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Senate Hearing on MDH BGS Cost Shift

On February 22, 2024 by Mark Schulz

On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies. 

Certify Your Team in Mental Health First Aid

On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

Is your Team Mental Health First Aid Certified?

On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.

Support Your Teams and Yourself with Mental Health First Aid

On February 1, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.

Love Yourself this February with Free Mental Health Training

On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry

This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.

No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions for You and Your Teams

On January 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

Last Chance to Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12

On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.

Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12

On January 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.

Elderly Waiver Rates Increasing Jan. 1

On December 28, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

Providers Required to Prepare Distribution Plan

As a result of advocacy by LeadingAge Minnesota and the Long-Term Care Imperative, 2024 rates for Elderly Waiver (EW) services include substantial increases for all services.

New Resource: Template EW Distribution Plan

On November 30, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

Providers must develop an Elderly Waiver (EW) distribution plan and share it with employees as part of the requirements tied to rate increases effective Jan. 1, 2024. LeadingAge Minnesota has developed a template that can serve as the framework for member distribution plans.

ICYMI: Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024

On November 2, 2023 by Lori Meyer

We are actively recruiting members to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in the coming year if you missed it.

DHS Releases Guidance on Spending Requirements for Increased EW Rates

On November 2, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) posted guidance on how Elderly Waiver (EW) providers should develop a distribution plan for the rate increase that starts Jan. 1, 2024.

$2.4 Billion Surplus Expected in State Budget

On October 26, 2023 by Kayla Khang

Minnesota is predicted to enter the 2024 legislative session with a $2.4 billion surplus based on state officials' most recent revenue report.

Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources

On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry

As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.

Minnesota Human Services Tour Highlights Session Victories for Elderly Waiver

On August 31, 2023 by Erin Huppert

Members and staff of the House and Senate Human Services Committees went into the community last week to experience firsthand the care given by long-term care providers, see the impact of their legislative actions, and talk about priorities for 2024. Over a single day, they visited five providers of senior care and disability services.

New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members

On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson

Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.