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Activity This Week at the Minnesota Capitol
On April 4, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner continued calling upon lawmakers to support older adults and aging services.
Budget Targets Released for Finance Committees
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders and Governor Walz also released budget targets this week, which outline parameters for handling Minnesota’s $3.1 billion surplus for the remainder of this biennium. This is a critical step in the legislative session, giving a clearer picture of the advocacy that must be done throughout the remainder of the session to ensure seniors have access to the care they need in all the places they call home.
DHS Releases Application for Nursing Home Loan Program
On March 28, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has released the Minnesota Financially Distressed Nursing Facility Loan Program application, which completes its work on the nursing facility financial relief programs authorized by the 2023 Legislature. The loan program offers no-interest operating loans to assist nursing facilities in financial difficulty.
Proposed Changes to Assisted Living Laws Aim to Improve Affordability and Ease RN Shortage
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week in St. Paul, SF 1969, a bill supported by the LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner, was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. This marks progress in our efforts to improve the assisted living statutes to improve affordability and ease workforce burdens.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate for Senior Care at Annual Day at the Capitol
On March 21, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Over 100 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered yesterday for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Day at the Capitol.
Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings
On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).
Senate Hearing on MDH BGS Cost Shift
On February 22, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies.
New Resources Available: Fact Sheets to Aid in Advocacy Efforts
On February 22, 2024 by Erin Huppert
If you're involved in advocacy efforts related to workforce, wages, and regulatory barriers, we have some great resources that can help.
LTC Imperative Surveys Show Workforce and Financial Challenges Faced by Providers
On February 22, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner recently finished compiling the results of a provider survey focused on workforce and financial challenges, as well as another survey looking at nursing home occupancy. The results of the surveys will be used in the Long-Term Care Imperative’s messaging during the legislative session that recently got underway.
Minnesotans Maintain Favorable View of Senior Care and Services According to LTC Imperative Poll
On February 1, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Impressions of the care and service we provide for our seniors continue to be favorable, and there is strong support for the work performed by our caregivers and the need to raise their wages, according to a public opinion poll conducted by LeadingAge Minnesota and our Long-Term Care Imperative partner.
Legislative Task Force on Aging Highlights Aging in Place Programs, Senior Housing Needs
On January 11, 2024 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging convened on Jan. 9, focusing on presentations from organizations that support seniors aging in place and addressing housing challenges for Minnesota’s rapidly aging population.
Legislative Task Force on Aging Meets to Discuss Minnesota’s Rural Seniors and Transportation Issues
On December 28, 2023 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging convened on Dec. 12 to hear presentations from critical entities to shed light on challenges faced by seniors in rural Minnesota.
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.
$2.4 Billion Surplus Expected in State Budget
On October 26, 2023 by Kayla Khang
Minnesota is predicted to enter the 2024 legislative session with a $2.4 billion surplus based on state officials' most recent revenue report.
Workforce Incentive Grant Program for Care Centers- Formula Finalized
On October 12, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has determined a final formula for distributing Workforce Incentive Grant funds to nursing homes. DHS has recently sent out Alternative Payment System (APS) contract amendments.
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.
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.
Legislative Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Agency Progress for Assisted Living Providers
On August 3, 2023 by Erin Huppert
On Friday, Aug. 28, the House and Senate Human Services Committees held a joint informational hearing to receive progress updates from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding several 2023 issues, including the development of recommendations for smaller providers of assisted living services.
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.