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2025 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series

On May 15, 2025 by Sharon Hollister

After the Minnesota Legislature adjourns on May 19, join us May 29 and June 23 to identify changes to state law that will impact the seniors you serve.

New Minnesota Laws Effective January 1, 2025

On January 2, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Several new laws impacting aging services took effect on Jan. 1. We’ve included a summary below – members are encouraged to review the 2024 Legislative Report for full impact analyses and links to session law.

From Classroom to Care: How Highschoolers Can Earn Credit Working in Senior Care

On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry

As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.

Senior Care, Student Credit: How High School Students Earn Credit Caring for Seniors

On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry

As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.

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.

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.

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.

DHS Releases Guidance on Spending Requirements for Increased EW Rates

On November 2, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) posted guidance on how Elderly Waiver (EW) providers should develop a distribution plan for the rate increase that starts Jan. 1, 2024.

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.

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.

News from LeadingAge: House Subcommittee Advances “Unthinkable” HUD Funding Bill

On July 13, 2023 by LeadingAge

During a markup help by the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) on July 12, lawmakers advanced a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that would enact serious cuts to affordable housing programs.

News from LeadingAge: Updated Immigration Reform-Focused Dignity Act Includes New Visa Program

On July 6, 2023 by LeadingAge

An updated version of the Dignity Act (H.R. 3359), a large package of immigration reforms introduced in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on May 23 includes language focused on fixing the current immigration system that aligns with LeadingAge’s current policy priorities.

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.

Despite Opposition, Nursing Home Workforce Board Set to Advance in 2023 Legislature

On May 11, 2023 by Erin Huppert

A proposal to create a regulatory Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor is poised to advance this session. The measure recently included in the Jobs and Labor Omnibus Conference Report will allow the Governor to appoint a nine-person commission to adopt rules establishing minimum nursing home compensation standards for nursing home workers.

Aging Services Workforce Now Campaign Continues at Federal Level

On April 13, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Our national partners at LeadingAge continue to push forward with the Aging Services Workforce Now advocacy campaign launched last year. A recent member workforce poll conducted by LeadingAge showed the shortage of caregiving professionals across aging services is still a true crisis that is not improving. That's why it's critical that we tackle our workforce challenges at every level of government, including in Washington, DC.

Becerra Addresses Top Aging Issues Before House Committee

On March 30, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

On March 28, US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the President’s FY24 budget proposal. Top aging services issues were discussed, such as the Three-Day Hospital Stay Requirement, Nursing Home Mandatory Staffing Ratios, and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

Bill Introduced to Add Assisted Living Services to Veteran Benefits

On March 9, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

A bill introduced by US Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Jon Tester (D-MT), along with Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) to add assisted living services to veterans benefits.

Tune In to Caregiver Conversation –  Roundtable with Sen. Frentz and Rep. Brand

On February 23, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota has launched a new series: Caregiver Conversations. We’re helping lawmakers and their constituents have critical conversations about the aging services sector. Then we’re we are sharing the recordings far and wide so Minnesotans and leaders at the Capitol better understand the issues we are facing.