Week of Oct. 29, 2024
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Aging & Disability
Weekly Updates
*Week of Oct. 29, 2024*
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.
In this edition
Joint AASD/DSD messages
* Reminder: DHS requests public comments on acute care transitions [ #Acute_care_PC ]
* Complex transitions referral form to open to all lead agencies [ #Complex_transitions_form ]
* Electronic visit verification (EVV) requirements for Safe at Home program [ #EVV ]
* DHS to begin Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) cost reporting [ #CFSS_cost_reporting ]
* How to use MnCHOICES for people enrolled in managed care and on a disability waiver [ #MnCHOICES ]
* CFSS implementation updates [ #CFSS_implementation ]
DSD messages
* Waiver Management System (WMS) status update [ #WMS ]
Training and event information
* Reminder: Webinar on how to talk about technology during the MnCHOICES assessment [ #MN_NEAT ]
* Reminder: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024 [ #Gathering ]
Joint AASD/DSD messages
Reminder: DHS requests public comments on acute care transitions [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* Self-advocates, caregivers, providers, support planners, case managers and other interested parties
* *Comment period ends:* Oct. 30, 2024
* *Summary:* DHS requests feedback on barriers and potential solutions to help people move from acute care settings to nonacute care settings.
Complex transitions referral form to open to all lead agencies [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* Lead agencies (i.e., counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations)
* *Effective date:* Nov. 4, 2024
* *Summary:* The complex transitions referral form will be available to all lead agencies.
EVV requirements for Safe at Home program [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* Providers of in-scope service for EVV, regardless of payer, that provide personal care services, including some waiver services, home health services and other interested parties
* *Effective date:* Jan. 1, 2025
* *Summary:* DHS will require providers to follow a specific process for all people enrolled in the Safe at Home program who use EVV.
DHS to begin CFSS cost reporting [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* CFSS agency-model providers
* *Effective date:* June 1, 2025
* *Summary:* DHS will begin to collect CFSS cost-reporting data. We are beginning CFSS cost reporting because the Minnesota Legislature directed us to develop and implement a cost review for organizations that provide CFSS agency-model services.
How to use MnCHOICES for people enrolled in managed care and on a disability waiver [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* Lead agencies, service providers and other interested parties
* *Summary:* DHS updated policies to create a new workflow for the MnCHOICES Assessment and Support Plan for people enrolled in managed care and on a disability waiver.
CFSS implementation updates [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* People who receive personal care assistance (PCA), Consumer Support Grant (CSG) and CFSS services, families, providers, lead agencies and other interested parties
* *Summary:* DHS began the transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS on Oct. 1, 2024. We will provide regular updates early in the transition.
DSD messages
WMS status update [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* People who use the WMS, counties, tribal nations and other interested parties
* *Summary:* Effective Oct. 18, 2024, the WMS is available for users to resume work. Allocation changes and updated consumer directed community supports (CDCS) budgets are available.
Training and event information
Reminder: Webinar on how to talk about technology during the MnCHOICES assessment [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* Lead agency assessors, case managers, people who receive services and caregivers
* *Event date:* Nov. 7, 2024
* *Summary:* Join DHS and Minnesota Networking in Education and Assistive Technology (MN-NEAT) for a focused training about integrating assistive technology and remote support into the MnCHOICES assessment process.
Reminder: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024 [ [link removed] ]
* *Audience:* People who receive services, providers, lead agencies, tribal nations and other interested parties
* *Event dates:* Nov. 12 and Nov. 14, 2024
* *Summary:* There are still spots available for the annual Minnesota Gathering for Person-Centered Practices, especially in the north region. Register now so you can connect with others about person-centered practices! Scholarships are available.
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