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Aging & Disability
Weekly Updates
Week of Sept. 26, 2023
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This weekly digest is a method to communicate updates, initiatives and policy changes from the Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) in a simplified way. We send this announcement every week on Tuesdays. For more information about this digest, refer to the March 10, 2023, eList announcement.
In this edition
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
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AASD messages
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DSD messages
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Training and event information
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
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Audience: People who use PCA, their families and other interested parties
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Effective date:?Nov. 12, 2023
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Summary: As mentioned in a May 12, 2023, eList announcement, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end the exception that allowed DHS to pay PCA provider agencies for services provided by spouses and parents (including stepparents and legal guardians) of minors.
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Audience:?Service providers and other interested parties
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Survey closes: Oct. 22, 2023
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Summary:?DHS wants feedback from service providers, including direct caregivers, about online positive supports training resources. The service provider survey is anonymous and will take about 10 to 15 minutes to finish. Feedback from the survey will help DHS prioritize topics for training content during the coming year.
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AASD messages
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Audience: Lead agencies, customized living providers and other interested parties
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Application period:?Sept. 1 to 30, 2023
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Summary:?The Minnesota Legislature approved a rate floor adjustment (or minimum daily rate) for customized living providers that are designated as disproportionate share facilities. Facilities must apply before Sept. 30, 2023, to get the designation and the adjustment. Currently designated disproportionate share facilities must apply each year because eligibility is determined annually.
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DSD messages
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Audience:?Lead agency staff, contracted case management providers, case managers and other interested parties
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Summary: If a case manager works with a person on the Brain Injury, Community Alternative Care, Community Access for Disability Inclusion or Developmental Disabilities waiver, they must complete the course ?Supporting A Person?s Move: A Case Manager?s Role.? This course is an online, on-demand course for disability waiver case managers to guide them through their role and responsibilities in supporting a person to find a new home.
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Audience: All interested parties
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Submission deadline: Oct. 31, 2023
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Summary:?DHS seeks proposals from qualified responders to conduct a comprehensive licensure study for the Medical Assistance EIDBI benefit.
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Audience:?Minnesota family support organizations
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Application deadline: Nov. 8, 2023
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Summary:?Minnesota family support organizations can apply for a new grant to support programs for parents of children with disabilities. The focus of these grants is to support families of children with autism spectrum disorder in underserved communities.
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Training and event information
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Audience: Lead agencies, providers and other interested parties
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Event date:?Oct. 17, 2023
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Summary: Don't forget to register for the next session in the Odyssey webinar series, GEAR Grantee Showcase. Sign up for this free session before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
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