Minnesota Department Of Human Services Announces New Directives And Rate Increases For Aging And Disability Services

Minnesota Department Of Human Services Announces New Directives And Rate Increases For Aging And Disability Services

The Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) have rolled out a new set of directives, including rate increases for certain Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) services. According to a recent bulletin from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, as of January 1, MHM service providers and related staff can expect these adjustments to be in step with community standards and program needs. Ensuring these changes, service providers are required to sync with the updated guidelines to ensure the continuity of care.

An Elderly Waiver (EW) amendment has also received approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), signaling a green light for proposed changes. Lead agency staff and stakeholders are the intended audience for the details on this matter. Simultaneously, the CMS has approved a waiver amendment package for the Brain Injury (BI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), and Developmental Disabilities (DD) waivers, setting the stage for alterations in the horizon of disability services.

Mindful of professional development and oversight, the DHS is opening up an invitation for licensed health and mental health professionals to apply for the External Program Review Committee (EPRC). These applications are poised to inject fresh perspectives and expertise into the EPRC, with a focus on professionals who excel in customer service and teamwork. Furthermore, clarity is brought to the Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) compensation threshold policy. The DHS has refined the DWRS policy page, spelling out requirements for home and community-based services (HCBS) provider organizations to dedicate a specific percentage of DWRS revenues for direct care staff compensation, effective from the start of the year.

With these updates in hand, agencies and providers are encouraged to visit the DHS website for comprehensive details. The information is laid bare on the DHS bulletin, published January 13th, which houses all the recent updates to ensure entities are on the cusp of policy adherence and program enhancements. This serves as a clear signpost for navigating the administrative landscape of Minnesota's support services for the aging and disabled populations.

SOURCE: hoodline