For those navigating the nuanced terrain of Aging and Adult Services (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) in Minnesota, this Tuesday's weekly digest comes bearing updates you'll want to mark on your calendars. To start, direct support professionals have until Aug. 29, 2025, to voice their experiences in a voluntary survey regarding the home and community-based services (HCBS) direct support labor market. The Aging and Adult Services Division announced the deadline in their latest digest, underlining the importance for professionals, including home health nurses and personal care assistants, to contribute to the conversation.
Meanwhile, as the Department of Human Services (DHS) forges ahead with the transition from PCA and CSG to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS), providers and recipients should stay alert to regular updates. This system overhaul began on October 1, 2024, and DHS is committed to making the transition with consistent communications. Additionally, selected HCBS providers need to be ready to take the 2025 HCBS Labor Market Survey, which DHS started emailing on Aug. 12, 2025 – keep an eye out for that crucial email drop.
Lead agencies will find a new resource in the Medicaid Matters communications toolkit, created by DHS to aid conversations surrounding Medicaid cuts with various stakeholders. It's a step towards greater clarity and more effective dialogue on issues that deeply impact service recipients. In training news, Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) providers have got some homework to do – DHS is nudging them to review fresh resources relating to the new EIDBI provisional licensing requirements. There was also a correction issued around new clinical supervision requirements, further clarifying the observation and direction roles.
Professionals looking to expand their know-how can enroll in a roster of upcoming events, such as the DWRS Cost Reporting Demo set for Aug. 20, 2025, or catch up on the latest clinical supervision practices in the EIDBI training sessions slated for Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, 2025. But those preparing to possibly change ownership will particularly want to register for the "Understanding Change of Ownership: What EIDBI Providers Need to Know" training happening on Sept. 10, 2025. The DHS geared toward EIDBI agency leadership and staff is an essential guide through this complex process.
Don't forget, the DHS' eDocs system will take a short break, going offline for maintenance from Aug. 15-8/17, so plan accordingly. Beyond the immediate sphere of AASD/DSD, the broader community has a chance to understand more about "Exploring the Impact of Aging with HIV" through the Odyssey webinar on Sept. 18, 2025. This session promises insights, resources, and lifespan considerations in dealing with the intersection of aging and HIV. Those interested can already register for what's shaping up to be an enlightening experience.
