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Providers Serving Individuals Eligible for Disability Waivers Invited to Waiver Reimagine Information Sessions
On April 7, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
DHS Disability Services Division (DSD) now hosts monthly office hours for providers serving individuals eligible for disability waivers.
In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature authorized DHS to streamline services and simplify the service menu for people who access services through Minnesota’s disability waiver programs:
CMS Approves Waiver Reimagine Amendments for All Disability Waivers
On January 13, 2021 by Roni Falck
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved DHS’ CADI Waiver amendment package, which includes Waiver Reimagine streamlined service changes, effective Jan. 11, 2021. CMS has now approved waiver amendment packages that include Waiver Reimagine streamlined service changes for the following waivers:
DHS Seeks Input for Waiver Reimagine Project
On September 30, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is improving the disability waiver system through a project called Waiver Reimagine.
Consolidated RMS Worksheet for Day and Employment-Related Services
On October 23, 2019 by Roni Falck
In response to feedback from partners who requested a simplified process, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has consolidated all Rate Management System (RMS) worksheets for day and employment services into a single form.
DHS Moving Forward with Consolidation of Disability Waivers
On July 16, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
The Health and Human Services budget bill that passed during the 2019 special session includes several provisions that advance a proposal known as Waiver Reimagine. Over the next several years, Waiver Reimagine will combine the four existing disability waivers under two new waivers, one for individuals living independently or with family and one for clients in residential settings.