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Aging & Disability
Weekly Updates
Week of May 20, 2025
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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.
In this edition
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
AASD messages
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DSD messages
Training and event information
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
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Audience: Lead agency supervisors and staff who enter MMIS service agreements
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Summary: DHS is providing additional guidance and clarification about the purchasing limits and service agreement process in MMIS for 2025 rate adjustments for transitional services on disability waivers.
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AASD messages
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Audience: Elderly Waiver (EW)/Alternative Care (AC) care coordinators, case managers, assessors, supervisors and other lead agency staff
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Survey deadline: May 23, 2025
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Summary: DHS and the University of Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program invite professionals who work with older adults on EW/AC programs to complete a brief survey.
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DSD messages
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Audience: Lead agency supervisors who oversee services for people with developmental disabilities and related conditions
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Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Summary: Lead agencies must submit their LSNP to DHS by June 30, 2025.
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Audience: Lead agencies, employment services providers and other interested parties
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Summary: Disability Hub MN published a new video for professionals who support people with disabilities about how to talk about benefits and work.
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Training and event information
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Audience: Cost report preparers for customized living providers
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Event date: June 18, 2025
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Summary: DHS’ DWRS Cost Reporting Team will host a demonstration and Q&A session about DWRS cost reporting for customized living providers.
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Audience: Lead agencies, providers and other interested parties
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Summary: The recording of the first 2025 Odyssey webinar, “The Art of Access,” is available now through June 15, 2025.
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