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DHS Tightens Support Plan Signature Rules Starting Aug. 1
On June 25, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
Minnesota senior services providers will soon have a more direct role in support plan compliance, and potentially a stronger voice in how services are understood, documented and delivered. Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, DHS will require the full support plan to be provided to and signed by all required parties within 60 calendar days of the person’s assessment or initial assessment review.
NETStudy 2.0 Payment Processing Fees Begin July 1, 2026
On June 18, 2026 by Mark Schulz
Effective July 1, 2026, entities and individuals submitting background study applications in NETStudy 2.0 will be responsible for paying service fees for credit and debit card payments. These fees will be collected by US Bank through the payment portal.
DHS Revalidation: What Providers Need to Know Now
On June 9, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
Minnesota’s DHS revalidation process is creating real and immediate challenges for providers. After thousands of high-risk providers were disenrolled, some assisted living and nursing home providers are now being impacted as well.
DHS Implementing New Elderly Waiver Rate Exceptions for High Needs Residents
On February 19, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
The 2025 Legislature created a new rate exception program under Elderly Waiver (EW) to help hospitals discharge high need residents to assisted living and other EW settings. The new program allows for rates that would otherwise exceed the EW budget caps.
DHS Issues Additional Guidance for Providers in High-Risk Service Categories
On January 22, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
DHS announced this week that, in addition to the provider enrollment freeze for what they have deemed 13 high-risk categories, all claims submitted for services within these categories will be suspended pending pre-payment review. DHS also confirmed high-risk providers will be subject to an off-cycle revalidation process.
DHS to Freeze Certain Provider Enrollments
On January 15, 2026 by Kelly Conrad
As the state continues to battle both substantiated and alleged claims of Medicaid fraud, DHS has announced a freeze on new provider enrollments in 13 categories of Medicaid-funded services as part of efforts to strengthen program integrity and address Medicaid fraud.
Licensing Pause Announced for Adult Day Settings
On December 18, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday that they will implement a licensing pause for adult day settings starting Feb. 1, 2026.
Minnesota’s Economic Forecast Offers Mixed Signals for Aging Services
On December 4, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Today, Minnesota officials released its fall economic forecast, which will inform state lawmakers’ priorities in 2026.
Customized Living: Assisted Living Webinar Posted
On February 27, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) held a webinar earlier this month on Feb 19th bringing together DHS and MDH to review assisted living licensure requirements and the policies and requirements of customized living (the payment program for residents receiving financial support under medical assistance waivers).
DHS Limits Access to NETStudy Until Fees Are Paid
On October 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
As of Monday, Oct. 21, DHS has limited account access to NETStudy 2.0 for providers who submitted background study applications between Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, 2024; were unable to pay for those studies due to a DHS technical system issue; and have not yet paid for those studies.
DHS Workforce Incentive Grant
On September 12, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
DHS recently sent an email to all the nursing homes that received 2023 Workforce Incentive Grant (WIG) funds. Roughly one year, ago DHS issued WIG payments to nursing homes.
Apple Tree Dental Awarded Circle of Excellence by DHS
On February 1, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Apple Tree Dental has been honored as one of ten Minnesota human services organizations representing seven initiatives, receiving Circle of Excellence awards from Commissioner Jodi Harpstead.
2024 DHS PIPP Proposal Resources Available
On February 1, 2024 by Julie Apold
The 2024 Minnesota Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) Request for Proposals (RFP) information is now available.
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.
Legislative Task Force on Aging Convenes
On September 21, 2023 by Kayla Khang
During the 2023 legislative session, policymakers recognized a need to establish the Legislative Task Force on Aging to address Minnesota’s growing elderly population, elders with disabilities, and a rapidly declining workforce. This task force met for the second time on Sept. 12, 2023.
DHS Releases Revised FAQ for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments
On September 7, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
DHS has continued to receive questions about the August 1 payments that were sent to all nursing homes. As a result, they have revised the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist providers in understanding the allowable uses of the funds.
Workforce Incentive Grant Program for Care Centers- Deadline Extended
On September 7, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has decided to extend the application deadline for the Nursing Facility Workforce Incentive Grant Program to Friday, Sept. 15. DHS has posted a revised version of the RFP and application form for Workforce Incentive Grants on the Nursing Facility Provider Portal.
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.
Top New Laws Starting Aug. 1
On August 3, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Several new laws became effective before or on Aug. 1 and impact senior care services in the state. While you can review more information about these changes and more in the 2023 Legislative Report, we have provided links to Advantage articles for topics previously discussed for easy reference and review.