The Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) have released their weekly updates for those vested in care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The bulletin, dispatched every Tuesday, shares key updates, initiatives, and policy shifts. A noteworthy reminder for this week targets Elderly Waiver (EW) customized living service providers: there's an impending deadline to adjust rate floors for facilities managing a disproportionate share of clients.
Those affected should take note that the window to apply for these rate floor adjustments closes swiftly on September 30, 2025. This deadline comes in the wake of legislative changes sanctioned by the 2025 Minnesota Legislature, specifically impacting providers that are recognized as disproportionate share facilities. To ensure understanding and compliance, detailed information can be accessed directly on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
Training and education on new practices are also prominently featured in the latest notice – a timely reminder of the upcoming webinar on remote support is set to take place on September 30, 2025. This digital meeting aims to engage lead agency assessors, case managers, care coordinators, providers, service recipients, and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of 'Remote Support: What It Is and How It Works', as presented by DHS and Minnesota Networking in Education and Assistive Technology (MN-NEAT).
Another educational session to look forward to – particularly for those keen to stay abreast of legislative evolutions – is the "2025 Legislative Updates" webinar, part of the Odyssey webinar series. Slated for October 14, 2025, registration has just been made available, and interested parties such as lead agencies and providers are encouraged to sign up sooner rather than later to secure their virtual seat. More details and the registration link are readily found on their respective announcement page.
