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Participate in the LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest!
On August 21, 2025 by Ben Hansen
During our 2026 Institute & Expo, we’re excited to feature photos of residents centered on our Institute theme of Changemakers.
Feature Your Residents
To achieve this, we’re launching a photo contest to help us shine a light on the incredible individuals living in your communities—residents who are redefining aging, living with purpose, and making a difference in their own unique ways.
Whether it’s someone mentoring others, starting a new chapter in life, advocating for their peers, or simply living each day with vibrancy and intention—we want to see the moments that move you.
Submit your photos here for a chance to win!
What We’re Looking For
If you have upcoming events at your community – whether simple things like exercise classes, or something larger in scale like a community event – these present great opportunities to capture images of your residents. We know you help your residents live meaningful lives as they age, and we’d love to help uplift those moments to inspire others.
Contest Highlights:
- Open to all LeadingAge Minnesota member organizations
- Submit up to three original photographs that reflect the theme of Changemakers
- Include a short description
- Deadline: Oct. 29, 2025
- Voting on finalists will occur during 2026 Institute General Session
DHS Sends Out Application and Instructions for Minimum Wage Add-On for Nursing Homes
On August 21, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The 2025 Legislature approved a temporary rate add-on to cover the cost of raising employees to the minimum wage levels passed by the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. This step was taken based on strong advocacy by the LTC Imperative. We have long-argued, even before the Board’s creation, that any standards it approves which increase costs for providers must have upfront funding to be workable.
Application Details
DHS has now developed an application and written instructions to apply for the rate add-on. They also recently produced an instructional video that talks through how nursing homes should complete the application.
The add-on will be calculated using two months of actual wage data for individuals below the minimum standards, then annualized and calculated as a per day rate adjustment that will appear on nursing homes’ 2026 and 2027 rates in the external fixed category where it is not subject to the operating rate caps that will apply starting in 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 1 to receive a rate increase, so member nursing homes are strongly encourage to complete and return the application forms to DHS quickly.
LeadingAge Minnesota Joins 20 Other State Affiliates in Lawsuit to Overturn CMS Staffing Mandate
On October 10, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
LeadingAge Minnesota has joined with 20 other affiliated organizations, together representing hundreds of not-for-profit aging services providers across the country, in a lawsuit to overturn the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ (CMS) staffing mandate. The mandate creates an untenable situation for senior care facilities across Minnesota and throughout the country.
On-Demand Webinars Available
On August 15, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours.
On-Demand Webinars - Learn from Anywhere
On July 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Nine new webinars from the 2024 Virtual Institute have been added on various topics.
Now Added - New On-Demand Webinars
On July 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Nine new webinars from the 2024 Virtual Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
New On-Demand Webinars Available – Earn CEUs Anytime
On May 30, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Eight new webinars from the 2023 Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
MDS Changes Began Oct. 1 – MDS On-Demand Learning Available
On October 19, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Our extensive learning library has on-demand education and training for busy professionals when and where you need it.
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Change in Condition – Free for Members
On October 5, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, on Oct. 18 to watch our next Nurse Lunch and Learn on changes. You will review resident change-in-condition assessments and complete a short group exercise.
MDS Changes Begin Oct. 1 – Prepare with MDS On-Demand Learning
On September 21, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Our extensive learning library has on-demand education and training for busy professionals when and where you need it.
Minnesota Medicaid Program to Require Use of the Optional State Assessment – Webinar Sept. 14
On September 7, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Register today for the sixth webinar in our MDS series, Minnesota Medicaid Program to Require Use of the Optional State Assessment, on Sept. 14 from 1 – 2 p.m.
On-Demand Learning – New Options Available in our Store
On August 31, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Our extensive learning library has on-demand education and training for busy professionals when and where you need it.
MDS Webinar Series – Optional State Assessment Webinar Added on Sept. 14
On August 24, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Register today for the sixth webinar in our MDS series, Minnesota Medicaid Program to Require Use of the Optional State Assessment, on Sept. 14 from 1 – 2 p.m.
DHS Posts Request for Applications for Workforce Incentive Grants
On August 14, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has posted a Request for Applications for Workforce Incentive Grants for care centers on the nursing facility provider portal.
New DHS FAQs for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments
On August 3, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) issued a second Frequently Asked Questions document to help address some of the questions regarding the Aug. 1 payments sent to all care centers.
DHS Seeking Proposals for CMP ResoLute Program Initiative
On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Nursing Facility Rates and Policy (NFRP) Division and the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative, is seeking proposals from qualified Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities interested in implementing the ResoLute Program.
New Data Portal Workforce Benchmarking and Trend Reports
On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold
Enhanced benchmarking reports have been added to the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal to help you track your data over time and benchmark your performance with other member organizations.
Billing Basics for Care Centers – July 19-20
On July 6, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Join us on July 19 and 20 for the virtual conference Billing Basics for Care Centers to learn the fundamentals and skills to accurately bill for services provided and capture appropriate reimbursement.
Billing Basics for Care Centers – Register Today
On June 29, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Join us July 19 and 20 for the virtual conference Billing Basics for Care Centers to learn the fundamentals and skills to accurately bill for services provided and capture appropriate reimbursement.
Workforce Technology Solutions Webinar – Register Today
On June 8, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Technology solutions can help healthcare providers and support staff provide better care and maintain efficient operations.