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Aging & Disability
Weekly Updates
Week of Aug. 26, 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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AASD messages
Training and event information
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Joint AASD/DSD messages
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Audience: Lead agency staff and other interested parties
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Summary: DHS added the Notice of Action: Explanation of Changes to Your Support Plan into the MnCHOICES application.
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Audience: Lead agency staff and other interested parties
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Summary: The 2025 Minnesota Legislature passed changes that affect the MnCHOICES assessment process.
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Audience: People who receive personal care assistance (PCA), Consumer Support Grant (CSG) and CFSS services, families, providers, lead agencies and other interested parties
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Summary: DHS began the transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS on Oct. 1, 2024. We will provide regular updates throughout the transition.
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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 opens: Sept. 1, 2025
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Application closes: Sept. 30, 2025
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Summary: The 2025 Minnesota Legislature approved changes that affect EW customized living services providers designated as disproportionate share facilities.
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Training and event information
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Audience: Counties, tribal nations, providers and other interested parties
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Event date: Sept. 9, 2025
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Summary: The Culture of Safety Orientation will cover the human factors and safety science principles necessary to analyze critical incidents and inform decision-making.
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