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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.

HCBS Enrolled Provider Revalidation Expands

On January 4, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

Starting January 2024, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will send revalidation notices on the 15th of every month (or the next business day if the 15th is on a weekend or holiday).

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.

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.

DHS Receives Report Endorsing Continuing RUGs Case Mix

On August 10, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

A report commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) recommends the ongoing use of RUGs case mix, despite upcoming changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).

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.

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.

MDH to Implement Optional State Assessment Starting October 1

On July 27, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

This morning, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that as of Oct. 1, it will be implementing an Optional State Assessment (OSA) as part of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment done by all care centers.

DHS Seeking Proposals for CMP ResoLute Program Initiative

On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Nursing Facility Rates and Policy (NFRP) Division and the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative, is seeking proposals from qualified Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities interested in implementing the ResoLute Program.

DHS Develops FAQ for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments

On July 20, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has been receiving many questions about the Aug. 1 payments that will be sent to all care centers.

DHS Updates Thresholds for Care Center Property Projects

On June 22, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced the updated property rate thresholds that will apply for projects after Oct. 1. There are two thresholds and two different types of property rate increase projects.

Attention Care Centers: Select New QIIP Goals Now

On June 22, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced that they have opened the selection process for all care centers in the Medical Assistance program to select a new goal to work on for another round of the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment Program (QIIP). Each year, based on their progress toward the goal they select, care centers receive a rate increase of $0 to $3.50 per resident day for QIIP. 

Permanent Remote Adult Day Services Option Available July 1

On May 11, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Remote adult day services will be a permanent option for licensed adult day services providers beginning July 1.

MDH, DHS Postpone Nursing Home Provider Webinar

On April 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) have postponed the webinar scheduled for 1 p.m. on April 17 to provide information on nursing home topics including:

• Receivership
• Closure and emergency relocation procedures
• The role of governing board