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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.
DHS Delay Leaves Long-Term Care in the Dark on 2026 Medicaid Rates
On December 18, 2025 by Ben Hansen
LeadingAge Minnesota, alongside our Long-Term Care Imperative (LTCI) partner, continues to press state leaders for accountability after the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) failed to complete a critical step required to establish 2026 Medicaid nursing facility rates.
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.
DHS Will Not Be Providing Rate Notices by Jan. 1, 2026
On December 4, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
DHS recently informed LeadingAge MN that, due to some internal IT challenges, they will not publish Jan. 1, 2026, nursing home Medicaid rate notices during the month of December. They do not have an estimated date at this point, but they are working to complete them by sometime in early 2026.
Minnesota May Suspend Payments for 14 Medicaid Services: Here’s What You Need to Know
On November 6, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
On Oct. 28, the Walz Administration announced it would be using a new process for Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to review claims for certain Medicaid benefits and services before they are paid.
Check Your MN-ITS Mailbox – Changes Underway
On October 30, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Providers enrolled with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are provided a MN-ITS Mailbox that is used by DHS to provide important information. MN–ITS will soon be moving to LoginMN. Enrolled providers will receive a pop-up message in MN–ITS to enter and confirm your work email and phone number.
New Consent and Fingerprinting Timeline for DHS Background Studies Effective July 14
On July 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing a procedural change to the background study process, effective July 14, 2025. Originally announced on June 16, this update is being reiterated to ensure broad awareness among providers. The change brings the background study process into alignment with federal requirements by shortening the timeline for completing required steps.
New Consent and Fingerprinting Timeline for Background Studies Begins July 14
On June 18, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is updating the timeline for completing background studies consent and disclosures. Starting July 14, 2025, the process for study subjects will change significantly to align with federal requirements.
NETStudy 2.0 Offline Starting Friday Evening until Monday Morning
On April 24, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Late on Wednesday afternoon the Department of Human Services (DHS) notified NETStudy 2.0 system users via a GovDelivery message that the NETStudy 2.0 system will be offline for a server upgrade starting on Friday, 4/25, at 7 p.m. and expected to return to normal operations on Monday, 4/28, at 8 a.m. During this server upgrade, do not log into NETStudy 2.0 until you receive an all-clear message from DHS.
DHS Background Study Service Outage Resolved
On March 6, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Each Tuesday, the Department of Human Services (DHS) conducts scheduled maintenance for the NETStudy 2.0 system.
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 Background Study Payment Issue Resolved
On February 27, 2025 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 24, the Department of Human Services posted notice the issue surrounding NETStudy 2.0 not accepting payments for applications submitted on Feb. 19 has been resolved.
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.