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Updated Grant Grid: 25 Funding Opportunities for Providers to Consider
On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.
Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings
On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).
Call for Participation: Share Resident Artwork at the State Capitol
On February 29, 2024 by Dan Nelson
LeadingAge Minnesota is hosting our Day at the Capitol for members on Wednesday, March 20. We have a fun and unique opportunity to share art from residents of members sites to be displayed at the Capitol on that day.
State Budget Forecast Shows Increased Surplus
On February 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier today, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released the February budget forecast today, revealing an improved budget outlook compared to the previous forecast in November.
New Resources Available: Fact Sheets to Aid in Advocacy Efforts
On February 22, 2024 by Erin Huppert
If you're involved in advocacy efforts related to workforce, wages, and regulatory barriers, we have some great resources that can help.
Attend Your Precinct Caucus
On February 22, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Coming up next week, the major parties in Minnesota are having their precinct caucuses for the 2024 elections.
News from LeadingAge: MA Plans Can’t Terminate Skilled Care Because Beneficiaries Don’t Improve
On February 15, 2024 by LeadingAge
LeadingAge, along with its coalition partners on Medicare Advantage (MA), asked CMS to clarify that MA plans must follow Medicare regulations related to the Jimmo Settlement Agreement (2013) when making coverage determinations.
Join us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2024 Day at the Capitol
On February 15, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Registrations are open for LeadingAge Minnesota’s annual Day at the Capitol! Join us on Wednesday, March 20, for advocacy training and legislative visits. Register by March 8 to secure your spot.
Minnesota Lawmakers Gavel-in the 2024 Legislative Session
On February 15, 2024 by Erin Huppert
The Minnesota Legislature convened this week on Monday, Feb. 12. Legislators are expected to be focused on policy proposals and capital investment – also known as the bonding bill.
Argentum Hosting Complimentary Webinar: Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation
On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Argentum, our national partner, will host a complimentary webinar, " Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation, " on Friday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. All LeadingAge Minnesota members are invited to attend.
Minnesotans Maintain Favorable View of Senior Care and Services According to LTC Imperative Poll
On February 1, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Impressions of the care and service we provide for our seniors continue to be favorable, and there is strong support for the work performed by our caregivers and the need to raise their wages, according to a public opinion poll conducted by LeadingAge Minnesota and our Long-Term Care Imperative partner.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recognized for Advancing DEIB Efforts
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.
News from Argentum: Argentum-led Bill Introduced to Promote Socialization and Caregiver Retention
On January 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 6835, the Care Across Generations Act.
Legislative Task Force on Aging Meets to Discuss Minnesota’s Rural Seniors and Transportation Issues
On December 28, 2023 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging convened on Dec. 12 to hear presentations from critical entities to shed light on challenges faced by seniors in rural Minnesota.
News from LeadingAge: Op-Ed, Letters Urge Action to Fix Broken Approach to Paying for Long-Term Care
On December 14, 2023 by LeadingAge
In a letter sent to members of Congress and an opinion piece published in The Hill (Fix Needed Now: America’s Long-Term Care Financing System is Broken), LeadingAge president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan urges lawmakers to be “courageous” and “offer bold solutions” to address the crisis millions of older adults and families are navigating now as they struggle to access and pay for long-term care.
LeadingAge Minnesota Advocates for Seniors in DC
On December 7, 2023 by Erin Huppert
This week, senior care providers joined LeadingAge Minnesota in traveling to Washington, DC, to advocate for seniors’ access to care. Leaders from several senior care organizations based in Minnesota completed seven visits over 36 hours, reinforcing concerns from across the state about a pervasive workforce shortage.
State Releases Forecast Projecting $2.4 Billion Surplus
On December 7, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the state Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released the November budget forecast, which shows a surplus of $2.4 billion for the biennium that began on July 1, 2023.
Messaging Toolkit: Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On November 17, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
DHS Posts Updated Elderly Waiver Rates
On November 16, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) posted 2024 rates for Elderly Waiver (EW) services. The new rates reflect an average increase of almost 45% for customized living and nearly 30% for adult day services.
New Resource: Find Grant Opportunities for Your Organization
On November 2, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Members can now access a comprehensive grid of over 25 grants, scholarships, loans, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.