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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. 

ALADTEC Contract Ending Mar. 31

On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Effective Mar. 31, the contract for Aladtec with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will end.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

US Senate Special Committee Holds Hearing on Assisted Living Options for Older Adults

On January 25, 2024 by Erin Huppert

Today, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging convened for an informational hearing on understanding assisted living options for Americans.

Assisted Living Report Card Preview

On January 25, 2024 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) emailed the authorized assisted living agent with a link to the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to those communities with active report card ratings. Not all communities have active report card ratings right now.

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.

PACE 201 Webinars Jan. 24 – Complimentary for Members

On January 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innovative program that promises better integration of health care and social service needs for eligible seniors.

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.

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.

New Assisted Living Quality Benchmarking Data Available from Data Portal

On January 4, 2024 by Julie Apold

Updated Data Portal benchmark reports are available for assisted living quality and services measures. These are one of several benchmarking reports available for LeadingAge Minnesota members in the Data Portal.

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.

Jan. 1 Employment Law and Other Changes

On December 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz

Several new laws or requirements will become effective on Jan. 1. Many relate to employment situations, new regulatory requirements, and healthcare entity transactions.

MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In

On December 14, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made its anonymous survey process feedback results public, with most respondents reflecting a positive survey experience.