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Register Now for April and May Sessions of Mental Health First Aid
On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
MDH Clarifies CDC Isolation Guidance for COVID-19
On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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.
Certify Your Team in Mental Health First Aid
On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
Is your Team Mental Health First Aid Certified?
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Support Your Teams and Yourself with Mental Health First Aid
On February 1, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Love Yourself this February with Free Mental Health Training
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.
No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions for You and Your Teams
On January 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
Last Chance to Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
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.
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.
ICYMI: Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024
On November 2, 2023 by Lori Meyer
We are actively recruiting members to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in the coming year if you missed it.
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.
$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.
Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources
On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.
Minnesota Human Services Tour Highlights Session Victories for Elderly Waiver
On August 31, 2023 by Erin Huppert
Members and staff of the House and Senate Human Services Committees went into the community last week to experience firsthand the care given by long-term care providers, see the impact of their legislative actions, and talk about priorities for 2024. Over a single day, they visited five providers of senior care and disability services.
New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members
On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson
Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.
2023 Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $62,000
On August 3, 2023 by Jenny Prosser
The 2023 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament helped raise funds for the next round of caregiver scholarships. Thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales, the event raised over $62,000 before expenses.
2023 Legislative Report Spotlight – Legalization of Cannabis in Minnesota
On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz
This summer, we’ll regularly highlight some of the most significant issues summarized in the 2023 Legislative Report, a benefit of membership in LeadingAge Minnesota. This week’s topic: the impacts of legalized cannabis on aging services providers.