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Live Well at Home Grants: Funding Opportunities for Community-Based Long-Term Care in Minnesota
On February 29, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an RFP to develop and/or provide services for older Minnesotans to live in the community, better known as Live Well at Home Grants.
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.
GUIDE Model for Dementia Webinar Now Posted in the Resource Library
On January 4, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
This on-demand webinar, GUIDE Model: Collaboration in Dementia Care for Assisted Living and Senior Housing, is now in our Resource Library. Presented by Bluestone Physician Services, this webinar is complimentary for LeadingAge Minnesota members.
New Resource: Template EW Distribution Plan
On November 30, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Providers must develop an Elderly Waiver (EW) distribution plan and share it with employees as part of the requirements tied to rate increases effective Jan. 1, 2024. LeadingAge Minnesota has developed a template that can serve as the framework for member distribution plans.
High School Students Can Now Earn Credit for Working in Senior Care
On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
With Minnesota high schoolers back in school this fall, they now have new incentives to work in caring careers. Minnesota students can gain valuable work experience, connect with older adults in their community, and explore healthcare careers – all while earning high school credit and a paycheck.
High School Credit for Caring Careers Provides New Incentives to Work, Earn, and Learn
On September 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, they have new incentives to work in caring careers.
Session Law Impacts Assisted Living Consumer Surveys
On August 17, 2023 by Erin Huppert
Effective Aug. 1, 2023, two modifications were made to consumer surveys for assisted living, adult day services, and home care.
Remote Adult Day Services Option Available July 1
On June 29, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Adult day services providers can offer a remote service option to clients beginning on July 1. Providers should review the requirements and take steps to receive approval from the Department of Human Services (DHS) if they choose to offer remote services.
2023 Legislative Report Available Now
On June 22, 2023 by Erin Huppert
LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to share its 2023 Minnesota Session Legislative Report. This written report summarizes what you need to know about the 75 laws sent to the Governor this year impacting aging services, the seniors you care for, when those laws are effective, and the steps you should take next.
HCBS Settings Rule Implementation Deadline Is Here
On March 9, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule became effective on March 17, 2014, with transition activities underway since that time. Due to covid delays, the date for full compliance is March 17.
Revalidation underway for HCBS Providers (organizations beginning with S & T) – Training Available
On January 12, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) sent revalidation notices at the end of December to Home and Community-Based Services (provider type 18 organizations starting with letters S and T).
Early Attention Paid to Long-Term Care Funding in Minnesota Senate
On January 12, 2023 by Kayla Khang
The Caregiver Stabilization Act (SF 7) was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee on Monday afternoon.
DHS Offers Provider Capacity Grants for Rural & Underserved Communities
On December 15, 2022 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is conducting a second round of grant funding for HCBS providers supporting rural and underserved communities.
Minnesota Ahead of Most States in Effort to Comply with HCBS Settings Rule
On December 1, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The federal government is giving states and providers an ultimatum to make progress on meeting the requirements of the home- and community-based services settings final rule that goes into effect in the spring. Minnesota is only one of 18 States that has already received final approval of the statewide transition plan. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the Minnesota State Transition plan on Feb. 12, 2019.
HCBS Grant Applications Open Now
On January 13, 2022 by Jenna Kellerman
A request for proposals for the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Scholarship Grant is currently open, with applications due on Jan. 31. This grant is offered through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. You can find the HCBS Scholarship Grant details, including the RFP, on the MDH website.
Implementation of the HCBS rule tiered standards, effective Jan. 11, 2021
On January 27, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Disability Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced that effective Jan. 11, 2021, there are new tiered standards for HCBS settings that provide the following services through the disability waivers (BI, CADI, CAC, DD waivers):
DHS Shares Impact of HCBS Settings Rule Timeline Extensions for Minnesota
On August 26, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
On July 14, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance in a letter [PDF] announcing an extension to the implementation of the HCBS regulation timelines.
Supporting Older Adults in Extraordinary Times
On July 15, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for services to address the impact of COVID-19 and the civil unrest in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities. Services must meet specifications of one of the following titles of the Older Americans Act:
DHS Seeks Members to Serve on HCBS Disparities Advisory Group
On June 24, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, invites interested stakeholders to apply to join the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Disparities Advisory Group.
DHS Launches HCBS Provider Toolkit
On October 8, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has released a new Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Toolkit that provides guidance, frequently asked questions, and examples of provider practices that support choice and autonomy for people who receive these services.