Following a change to policy and/or procedure in the CBSM, DHS announces the change, including a brief description of the change, on this page.
The terminology used to describe people with developmental disabilities has changed over time. While DHS supports the use of “people first” language within its documents, you might still find certain outdated terms within historical and official documents, such as statutes, reports and third-party material.
Date | Section | Page | Action |
3/19/26 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Blue Earth County |
3/18/26 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) – home and vehicle modifications | Updated the service limits section to remove year-specific information for AC/EW and point to Long-Term Services and Supports Service Rate Limits, DHS-3945 (PDF) for the current service limit |
3/17/26 | Consumer safeguards | OBRA Level II evaluative report for people with developmental disabilities | Updated the county/tribal nation roles and responsibilities – reimbursement section to reflect the new procedure code For more information, refer to the March 17, 2026, eList announcement. |
3/9/26 | Employment | Guidance for employment services authorization | Clarified information in the person not enrolled in high school or a school transition program table |
3/3/26 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (Dodge, Steele and Waseca counties) |
2/27/26 | Waiver programs | Day services needs determination | Made the following changes: · Removed references to adult day services because the needs determination process no longer applies to development of adult day centers, per the 2025 directive from the state legislature· Removed references to day training and habilitation (DT&H) because the service changed to day support services in 2021· Clarified the definition of community-based day services· Updated information about lead agency responsibilities to reflect the temporary licensing moratorium effective Feb. 1, 2026 |
2/25/26 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits and restarts: MMIS actions | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed outdated information about COVID-19· Updated the links to the DD Waiver scenarios |
2/23/26 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Allied Community Services· Friendship Care, LLC· Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)· Phoenix Service Corporation· Promise Comprehensive ServicesRemoved the following providers: · Cardinal Care LLC· Faladcare, LLC· Kingsland Care Service Inc.· Superior Health & Human Services (Fraternal HS) |
2/11/26 | Resources and consultation | Housing resources | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Updated information about Housing Benefits 101 (HB101), HB101 Vault and HB101 Places· Added information about Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program for Supportive Housing· Added information about the Minnesota Aging & Disability Resources find housing tool· Added a section about resources to pay for moving expenses· Removed all references to Housing Stabilization Services |
2/10/26 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Made the following changes: · Clarified information about case mix for 24-hour customized living eligibility· Updated information about wipes for continence care· Clarified information about collocated settings for BI and CADI· Clarified information about heightened scrutiny requirements for AC, ECS and EW· Added a new section about assisted living license portability· Clarified information about authorization, rates and billing |
2/10/26 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Carver· Stearns |
2/3/26 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Blue Earth County |
2/2/26 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Best Life Relocation Services· Elatecare, Inc.· Hope Outreach Services, LLC· Noble Hearts Care Services, LLCAdded information for Accord Care Services |
1/27/26 | Waiver programs | Resource: Customized living component service definitions and guide for computing time for rate-setting tools | Updated information about: · Covered component services for congregate meal breakfast prep – also for lunch, supper and snack prep· Non-covered component services and additional clarification for continence care |
1/27/26 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Essential Community Supports (ECS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Updated the ECS definition· Added the purpose section· Clarified information in the eligibility section· Removed the assessment section· Updated the authorization section to focus on instructions for managed care organizations· Updated information in the tools section· Clarified information throughout the page |
1/20/26 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Wadena County |
1/16/26 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following updates: · Moved the EIDBI benefit definition into a definitions section· Updated and clarified information in the overview section· Added clinical supervision and service delivery requirements and licensure information to the provider standards and qualifications section· Clarified information throughout the page |
1/15/26 | Waiver programs | Remote support | Made the following updates: · Removed outdated information· Updated AC, EW and ECS applicability· Added service-specific requirements for adult day service· Updated the services that require separate MMIS service agreement line item authorizations for in-person and remote support under AC, ECS and EW |
1/15/26 | Home care | Skilled nursing visit (SNV) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified that the medical providers who can order SNVs are physicians, physician assistants (PAs) or advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)· Clarified information about assessments and authorization· Clarified that authorizations must list the number of registered nurse (RN) visits and licensed practice nurse (LPN) visits |
1/13/26 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Winona County |
1/13/26 | Resources and consultation | AASD lead agency resources | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed and replaced outdated links· Added contact information for the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center· Clarified policy resources· Added links to DHS – Case manager and care coordinator toolkit, Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card, Minnesota Nursing Home Report Card, Minnesota Department of Health – Assisted Living Licensure and DHS – MnCHOICES |
1/8/26 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | Clarified how to use the provider list |
1/6/26 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Housing Clinic Services, LLC |
12/31/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Rice County |
12/31/25 | Resources and consultation | Disability Benefits 101 | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page |
12/30/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Electronic visit verification (EVV) compliance policy | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information about provider, caregiver and MCO responsibilities· Updated information about compliance thresholds and quarterly reviews· Added information about enforcement, monthly compliance reports, quarterly compliance reviews, corrective actions and steps to improve compliance |
12/30/25 | Financial management | EW hospital high-needs budget exception and nursing facility conversion budget | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added information about the hospital high-needs budget exception· Added changes to the nursing facility conversion budget process· Added information about the new EW budget request form in MnCHOICES that will be available Jan. 1, 2026For more information, refer to the Dec. 30, 2025, eList announcement. |
12/22/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Pennington County |
12/9/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Hennepin County |
12/9/25 | Waiver programs | Individualized home supports (IHS) | Clarified information in the covered and non-covered services sections to ensure IHS is not authorized to replace supports that would have been covered under Housing Stabilization Services |
12/4/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Cook· Pope· Traverse |
11/21/25 | Assessment and support planning | Long-term care consultation (LTCC) | Comprehensively reviewed and refined language for clarity, consistency and improved readability |
11/7/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Clay County |
11/4/25 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Comprehensively reviewed and updated instructions for BI, CAC, CADI and DD waivers in the remote annual reassessments for HCBS section |
10/28/25 | Waiver programs | Transitional services – BI, CAC, CADI and DD | Updated the eligibility section to add information about ICS settings |
10/23/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Removed the following providers: · Access Minnesota, LLC· Accord Care Services, LLC· ARC Northland· Bright Horizon Therapy Center, Inc.· Community Care Services, LLC· Infinite Living Services· Minnesota Care Counseling Services, Inc.· Solace Healing, LLC· Zoya Health ServicesUpdated information for the following providers: · Global Health Link, Inc.· Housing with Care, LLC· Independent Healthcare Resources, LLC· Metro Care Human Services· Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)· Multicultural Care Center, LLC· Noble Hearts Care Services, LLC· Oak Tree Support Services· Opportunity Community Services Inc.· Phoenix Service CorporationAdded information for Enriched Relocation LLC |
10/23/25 | Home care | HCN Hardship Waiver | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added definitions for legally responsible individual, spouse and HCN services· Clarified information throughout the page |
10/23/25 | Assessment and support planning | Minnesota county, tribal nation and managed care organization codes | Comprehensively reviewed and added information for tribal nations and managed care organizations |
10/23/25 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | Updated the list of providers |
10/3/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Scott County |
9/30/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Nicollet County |
9/22/25 | Assessment and support planning | Notice of action | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added definitions for denial, termination and reduction· Added information about Assessment Summary: Action Taken by the Lead Agency and Your Right to Appeal, a MnCHOICES form that replaced DHS-2828A· Added information about Notice of Action: Explanation of Changes to Your Support Plan, a MnCHOICES form that replaced DHS-2828B· Clarified information about timelines· Explained that counties/tribal nations can use DHS-2828A and DHS-2828B when the person’s assessment and support plan are not in MnCHOICES |
9/22/25 | Assessment and support planning | Initial assessment review (IAR) for HCBS | Clarified the applicability, purpose and limitations of the IAR |
9/22/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
9/18/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
9/12/25 | Waiver programs | Crisis respite | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Added information about using Extension Request for Out-of-Home Waiver Crisis Respite in MDH-Licensed Hotel, DHS-8633· Added information about using Transition Summary and Plan After Out-of-Home Crisis Respite, DHS-8633A, which is a template that includes all required components |
9/5/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Independent Living Placement· Love Investments |
8/27/25 | Waiver programs | Adult companion services | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page |
8/25/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for St. Louis County |
8/25/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Peoples Development Services |
8/15/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Added the following providers: · Cardinal Care LLC· Summit Life Solutions |
8/11/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) transition to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) | Added instructions to authorize additional CSG services for people who have not completed the transition to CFSS by their next assessment |
8/8/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
8/8/25 | Waiver programs | Family training and counseling | Clarified information about self-advocacy training |
8/7/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Love Investments |
7/31/25 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | Clarified the notes and example |
7/25/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Alpha Home Health Inc. |
7/21/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) transition to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) | Clarified instructions for people who transition to CFSS before the end of their CSG service agreement |
7/18/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Thomas Allen, Inc. |
7/15/25 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | Updated the list of providers |
7/14/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Blue Earth County |
7/10/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
7/10/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Otter Tail County |
7/8/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Houston· Lac qui Parle |
7/1/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Options for Independence |
6/30/25 | Waiver programs | Elderly Waiver (EW) | Made the following updates: · Clarified information in the definition and eligibility sections· Clarified information and added extended CFSS in the covered services section · Added instructions for skilled nursing visits in the secondary information section· Removed CBSM – Feedback about services for EW through MCOs from the additional resources section |
6/23/25 | Resources and consultation | Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team | Updated the technical change request instructions |
6/17/25 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Added information about remote annual assessments for CFSS For more information, refer to the June 17, 2025, eList announcement. |
6/13/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Redeemer Services Inc. |
6/13/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Le Sueur County |
6/13/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
6/5/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Anoka County |
6/4/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Community Outreach Services LLC |
5/30/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Mille Lacs County |
5/30/25 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) | Made the following changes: · Clarified information in the service limits section· Updated the home modifications – non-covered services section to add that AC and EW do not cover EAA provided in settings owned or leased by waiver service providers· Removed “foster care home” as an example of a primary home for AC and EW· Removed “residential setting’s vehicle” as an example of a primary vehicle for AC and EW |
5/29/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Alpha Home Health Inc.· Open Arms Community Outreach |
5/27/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Added information for Open Arms Community Outreach |
5/27/25 | Assessment and support planning | Residential support service criteria (RSSC) | Posted new page For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Assessment and support planning | Initial assessment review (IAR) for HCBS | Posted new page For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Assessment and support planning | Eligibility update for HCBS | Added a new section to explain the transition to the initial assessment review because lead agencies will no longer be able to use eligibility updates for assessments completed on or after July 1, 2025 For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Added information about initial assessment validity extension and the initial assessment review For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Assessment and support planning | MnCHOICES | Added a reference to the initial assessment review For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour CL) | Added an eligibility requirement (BI and CADI only) for residential support service criteria (RSSC) effective July 1, 2025 For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/27/25 | Waiver programs | Community residential services | Added an eligibility requirement for residential support service criteria (RSSC) effective July 1, 2025 For more information, refer to the May 27, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/23/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Added the following providers: · Alpha Home Health Inc.· Love Investments |
5/20/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Added personal emergency response systems (PERS) and goods available through Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) to the non-covered services section |
5/12/25 | Resources and consultation | Disability Hub MN | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page to better explain Disability Hub MN’s role |
5/9/25 | Case management | Alternative Care (AC) conversion case management | Comprehensively reviewed and updated the organization of the content to align with other CBSM pages |
5/6/25 | Waiver programs | Transitional services – BI, CAC, CADI and DD | Updated the service amount section For more information, refer to the May 6, 2025, eList announcement. |
5/5/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
5/5/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Stevens County |
5/2/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Carlton County |
5/1/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Community Outreach Services LLC |
4/23/25 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | Updated the list of providers |
4/21/25 | Forms | Documents produced within the MnCHOICES Application | New page with information for lead agencies about the documents in MnCHOICES |
4/21/25 | Forms | Documents for long-term services and supports (LTSS) assessment, eligibility and support planning | Comprehensively reviewed and updated information throughout the page |
4/21/25 | Home care | Home care nursing (HCN) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added information throughout the page about combining HCN with personal care assistance (PCA)/Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)· Added a definition of medical review agent and clarified that the medical review agent determines if the person meets the requirements for regular and/or complex HCN· Clarified information in the non-covered services section· Clarified information about HCN home care ratings and caps |
4/14/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/14/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Washington County |
4/4/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Shakir Consulting Services, LLC |
4/4/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
3/31/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Care Community Services (CCS) |
3/25/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) | Made the following changes: · Updated information in the transition process from CSG to CFSS section· Renamed the lead agency responsibilities section as county/tribal nation responsibilities · Added information from CFSS Policy Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS· Added county/tribal nation instructions for people who need additional time to complete the transition from CSG to CFSS and county/tribal nation instructions for people who want to start CFSS before their CSG transition service agreement ends· Clarified information throughout the page |
3/24/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Exodus PCS |
3/18/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Made the following changes: · Added information for Otter Tail Health Services, LLC· Updated information for Accord Care Services, LLC |
3/17/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Made the following changes: · Added information for Lifebridge Services· Updated information for Faladcare, LLC |
3/11/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Affinity Care Services |
3/11/25 | Waiver programs | Assisted living facilities licensed by MDH and enrolled to deliver customized living by DHS | New page that is a resource for authorizing customized living services through the BI and CADI waivers For more information, refer to the March 11, 2025, eList announcement. |
3/7/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
2/26/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Sherburne County |
2/18/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Aitkin· Cottonwood/DVHHS· Jackson/DVHHS· Meeker |
2/12/25 | Waiver programs | Waiver/AC reimbursement for unforeseen circumstances | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Updated the legal authority· Added clarifying information in the eligibility section· Clarified information throughout the page |
2/12/25 | Waiver programs | Positive support services staff levels | Made the following changes: · Updated the waiver positive support analyst section to reduce the years of supervised experience from four to two and to expand the degree qualifications to include nursing· Updated the waiver positive support specialist section to expand the degree qualifications to include nursingThese changes are part of the recently approved disability waiver amendments and reflect recent changes to Minn. Stat. §245D.091. |
2/12/25 | Waiver programs | Individualized home supports (IHS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added a definition of direct supervision· Created a new section about service options to clarify when to authorize each option· Created a new section about location of services· Clarified information in the non-covered services and service amount sectionsThese updates did not change policy. |
2/12/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
2/12/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) | Updated the eligibility section to explain that a person must not participate in the Family Support Grant (FSG) to be eligible for CSG |
2/7/25 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Updated the service plan section to add information about provider participation in the assessment (EW only) |
2/7/25 | Financial management | Rate methodologies for AC, ECS and EW service authorization | Updated the market rates section to include AC transitional services |
2/4/25 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Made the following changes: · Updated the legal authority· Clarified information in the covered services section· Added transitional services to the covered services section and removed it from the non-covered services section· Moved the estate recovery information into its own section |
2/4/25 | Waiver programs | Transitional services – AC and EW | Made the following changes: · Updated the page title and legal authority and eligibility sections to include AC· Clarified the managed care organization section under the unforeseen circumstances section applies to EW only |
2/3/25 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Sibley County |
1/28/25 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) – home and vehicle modifications | Updated the service limit for Alternative Care (AC) and Elderly Waiver (EW) For more information, refer to the Jan. 28, 2025, eList announcement. |
1/23/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Faribault/Martin County |
1/23/25 | Waiver programs | Changes to the size of setting by waiver service | Clarified the process/procedure for temporary capacity variances in community residential settings |
1/15/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for New Infinite Relocation |
1/14/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Meeker County |
1/6/25 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Made the following changes: · Updated information for Engage Community Services and Maximal Care, LLC· Added information for Living Hope Second Chance |
1/6/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for St. Louis County |
1/6/25 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
12/31/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Scott County |
12/20/24 | Waiver programs | Requirements for a person’s own home | Made the following changes: · Updated a legal authority reference· Added definitions for community-living setting, direct financial interest, indirect financial interest, controlling individual and license holder· Clarified information about general requirements for a person’s own home |
12/20/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
12/6/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Chisago County |
12/6/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Dec. 1, 2024 |
12/5/24 | Waiver programs | Case management aide | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Expanded definitions to include Alternative Care (AC) and Essential Community Supports (ECS).· Added more examples of covered services.· Added a new section for existing information about authorization, rates and billing (no policy changes). |
12/3/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/22/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Accord Care Services, LLC |
11/22/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Community living assistance (CLA) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added a new section for existing information about eligibility (no policy changes)· Clarified information throughout the page· Added links to the additional resources section |
11/22/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Brown County |
11/12/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Cottonwood/DVHHS· Jackson/DVHHS· Wright |
11/8/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Dodge· Steele· Waseca |
11/8/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information of the following providers: · Cardinal Home Services, LLC· Progressive Individual Resources, Inc. |
11/7/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Community Outreach Services LLC |
11/6/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/4/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for People Project |
10/28/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Electronic visit verification (EVV) Safe at Home process | Posted a new page that describes EVV requirements for providers, people who receive services and caregivers |
10/23/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Community Care Services, LLC· Faladcare, LLC· Peoples Development Services |
10/23/24 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) | Updated the service limits section to reflect that the Alternative Care (AC) and Elderly Waiver (EW) service limit changed, effective Jan. 1, 2024 |
10/15/24 | Resources and consultation | PolicyQuest | Removed information about searching PolicyQuest for adult protection, aging and disability-related information For more information, refer to the Oct. 15, 2024, eList announcement. |
10/15/24 | Resources and consultation | DSD policy help | Removed information about searching PolicyQuest for adult protection, aging and disability-related information For more information, refer to the Oct. 15, 2024, eList announcement. |
10/9/24 | Managed care | Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA) managed care programs | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added definitions for medical spenddown, institutional or long-term care spenddown and Elderly Waiver (EW) obligation· Clarified information in the programs section· Added sections about eligibility, spenddowns and disenrollment· Added and updated links to resources |
10/9/24 | Case management | Care coordination | Posted new page that describes: · Eligibility· Responsibilities· Non-covered services· Qualifications· Billing |
10/9/24 | Case management | Case management | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed outdated COVID-19 information· Simplified the overview section· Added a link to the new page, CBSM – Care coordination· Added a link to DHS – Case manager and care coordinator toolkit |
10/9/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Fillmore County |
10/8/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Grant· Pope· Traverse |
10/3/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
10/3/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Brown County |
10/2/24 | Assessment and support planning | Eligibility update for home and community-based services (HCBS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added information about personal care assistance (PCA) and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)· Clarified information about who completes the eligibility update· Clarified information about how to complete the eligibility update |
9/27/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed information about asset assessments for married participants from the eligibility section due to a policy update· Added a section about citizenship and immigration· Added a section about AC allocations· Added additional resources |
9/20/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) discretionary services | Comprehensively reviewed and added more specific information to the InfoPac reports section |
9/20/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) fees | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified that when completing AC Application for Discretionary Services July 1 – June 30 FY, DHS-5815 (PDF), lead agencies must describe payment rates and units of service with details of how they calculated the total estimated expenditures |
9/16/24 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Made the following changes: · Updated language to require an in-person assessment no later than 20 business days from the date the person requests it
Note: Previous policy required the assessment to take place 20 calendar days from date of request. DHS is in the process of updating the MnCHOICES application to reflect this change. · Added information about starting PCA/CFSS services within 60 days of the initial assessment and then starting waiver servicesThis policy aligns with law from the 2024 Legislative Session, chapter 125, article 1, section 15. |
9/13/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Accord Living Services, LLC· Accord Care Services, LLC· Affinity Care Services· Allied Community Services· Elatecare, Inc.· Friendship Care, LLC· Gateway Unlimited Living, LLC |
9/9/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
9/9/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Anoka· Renville |
9/6/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Lac qui Parle· Red Lake |
9/6/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Sept. 1, 2024 |
8/26/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Access Health, LLC· Accord Living Services, LLC· Accord Care Services, LLC · Ace Community Connect· Affinity Care Services· Maximal Care, LLC· Options for Independence· Premier Services, LLC |
8/22/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Red Lake County |
8/22/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
8/19/24 | Assessment and support planning | MnCHOICES certified assessors | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added a responsibility to develop a person-centered assessment summary that reflects identified needs and support options within the context of values, interests, and goals important to the person· Added a responsibility to provide the person with an assessment summary of findings, support options, and agreed-upon next steps· Updated the credentials and experience section to add that assessors must be employed by a lead agency and meet the education and experience requirements in Minn. Stat. §256B.0911, subd. 13· Updated information about the required training· Added additional policy resources |
8/19/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Renville County |
8/15/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Dodge· Kandiyohi· Steele· Waseca |
8/5/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Anoka County |
8/5/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
8/1/24 | Waiver programs | Moratorium on corporate foster care and community residential setting development | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed an expired moratorium exception for people receiving customized living or 24-hour customized living services· Added a new moratorium exception for people affected by the closure of homes with a capacity of five or six beds currently licensed as supervised living facilities (SLFs) under Minn. R. 4665 but not designated as intermediate care facilities (exception available until June 30, 2025) |
8/1/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
7/29/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Engage Community Services· Superior Health & Human Services (Fraternal HS) |
7/18/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
7/18/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Grant County/Western Prairie Human Services |
7/12/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Wright County |
7/2/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
7/2/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Electronic visit verification (EVV) compliance policy | New page with information about the compliance policy For more information, refer to the July 2, 2024, eList announcement. |
6/28/24 | Waiver programs | Nursing facility level of care (NF LOC) criteria guide | New page to replace a PDF version of the guidance (DHS-7028) |
6/28/24 | Assessment and support planning | MnCHOICES | Comprehensively reviewed and added content about the revised MnCHOICES application |
6/20/24 | Waiver programs | Individual community living supports (ICLS) | Clarified information about when a home/apartment owner can provide ICLS to a person living in their home |
6/14/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Mahnomen County |
6/13/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Douglas County |
6/12/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Big Stone· Carlton· Dodge/Minnesota Prairie County Alliance· Faribault/Martin· Steele/Minnesota Prairie County Alliance· Wabasha· Watonwan· Waseca/Minnesota Prairie County Alliance |
6/11/24 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits and restarts: MMIS actions | Made the following changes: · Added information about waiver exits for people who are incarcerated· Updated information about regional treatment centers (RTCs) for exits and restarts on the Developmental Disabilities (DD) WaiverFor more information, refer to the June 11, 2024, eList announcement. |
6/6/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Washington County |
6/6/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of June 1, 2024 |
6/6/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Made the following changes: · Updated the list of settings· Added a note about Housing Support in the policy section |
6/6/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Added information for Solace Healing, LLC |
5/29/24 | Waiver programs | Home-delivered meals | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Moved existing policy information from the covered services and secondary information sections into a new settings section· Clarified information in the non-covered services and secondary information sections· Added DHS – Food policy for Housing Support recipients residing in licensed assisted living facilities to the additional resources section |
5/23/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Lac qui Parle County |
5/21/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Electronic visit verification (EVV) | Updated contact information For more information, refer to the May 21, 2024, eList announcement. |
5/20/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) | Added information about the transition to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) |
5/14/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Anoka County |
5/9/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Hubbard County |
5/2/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of May 1, 2024 |
5/2/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/29/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Koochiching County |
4/24/24 | Waiver programs | Guide to home modifications under the environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) service | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page |
4/24/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Best Life Relocation Services· Exodus PCS· Promise Comprehensive Services · Thomas Allen, Inc. |
4/18/24 | Case management/care coordination | Waiver, AC and ECS case management | Made the following changes: · Added Minn. Session Laws 2021, 1st Special Session to the legal authority· Added definitions of contracted case management, courtesy case management and lead agency· Expanded on information in the covered services section about informed choice, informed decision-making and coordination with tribal nations· Added information in the monitoring frequency section about supporting the person’s meeting preferences· Added information about required trainings for BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver case managers· Reorganized content about service requirements, choice and provision of case management, grievances and financial interest |
4/15/24 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Essential Community Supports (ECS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Updated the organization of the page to align with other CBSM pages· Updated contact information for questions about ECS service authorization for managed care organizations (MCOs) |
4/12/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) transition plans | Made the following changes: · Clarified the transition process and removed information about housing with services establishments from scenario 2· Removed the collocated customized living setting transition options because the time-limited transition period expired· Marked all scenarios about supported apartment programs as expired because the transition period for a supported apartment program to an ICS setting no longer applies |
4/9/24 | Financial management | DD Waiver waiting list | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed information about funding limits because there no longer are any limits· Clarified information throughout the page |
4/9/24 | Waiver programs | Specialized equipment and supplies | Updated information about the service amount for BI, CAC and CADI For more information, refer to the April 9, 2024, eList announcement. |
4/5/24 | Waiver programs | Waiver and Alternative Care programs overview | Added a link to How to Apply for a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) License Under MN Statute 245D (video) in additional resources |
4/5/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/2/24 | Waiver programs | Crisis respite | Added specific instructions about submitting documentation of continued need for crisis respite in a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)-licensed hotel |
3/19/24 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Accord Living Services, LLC· Housing Clinic Services, LLC· Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)· New Infinite Relocation· Zoya Health Services |
3/12/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
3/12/24 | Resources and consultation | PolicyQuest | Comprehensively reviewed and removed information about submitting PolicyQuest questions Effective March 13, 2024, lead agency staff and the public can no longer submit new questions to AASD and DSD through PolicyQuest. For more information, refer to the March 12, 2024, eList announcement. |
3/12/24 | Resources and consultation | DSD policy help | Comprehensively reviewed and removed outdated information |
3/5/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of March 1, 2024 |
3/4/24 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Beltrami County |
3/1/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
3/1/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Updated information about the Assisted Living Report Card |
2/12/24 | Resources and consultation | AASD eLists | Comprehensively reviewed and removed outdated information |
2/12/24 | Resources and consultation | Archive of AASD eLists | New page to replace previous AASD archive |
2/9/24 | Waiver programs | Changes to the size of setting by waiver service | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information in the applicability and overview sections· Revised the definitions for initial variance, general variance and permanent fifth bed capacity license· Updated information in the process/procedure: temporary variance for an additional bed, up to five and process/procedure: permanent fifth bed capacity license sections |
2/6/24 | Waiver programs | Adult day services | Updated the covered services section to add examples of community integration opportunities |
2/6/24 | Waiver programs | Family adult day services (FADS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added an eligibility section to align with other CBSM pages· Updated the covered services section to align with CBSM – Adult day services· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the service and what is not covered when the service is being used· Clarified information throughout the page |
2/1/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
1/26/24 | Case management/care coordination | Guide to support a person with a residential service termination notice from a 245D-licensed provider | Updated and expanded the toolkit to include specific pages about: · Overview of the process for residential service termination· Case manager responsibilities and legal rights of the person or their legal representative· Waiver service options to consider as additional supports· Non-waiver service options to consider as additional supports· Mental health service options to consider as additional supports |
1/17/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Ramsey· Winona |
1/16/24 | Waiver programs | Specialized equipment and supplies | Made the following changes: · Updated the amount of specialized equipment and supplies a person may receive per year under BI, CAC and CADI in the service amount section· Added information to the secondary information section about the item description to include in a claim |
1/12/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Made the following changes: · Added environmental accessibility adaptations to the list of services that cannot be authorized with customized living (EW only)· Added information to the secondary information section about home-delivered meals in customized living settings and the Assisted Living Report Card· Added information about additional provider requirements for customized living providers who deliver transportation |
1/5/24 | Waiver programs | Homemaker | Updated the authorization, rates and billing section to reflect: · Homemaker cleaning is no longer a market rate service· Lead agencies can authorize homemaker cleaning at the pre-determined, 15-minute rate |
1/5/24 | Financial management | Market rate services (BI, CAC, CADI and DD) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed homemaker cleaning from the list because homemaker cleaning is no longer a market rate service· Removed the “daily” reference from respite because all types of respite are now market rate services |
1/5/24 | Financial management | Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Moved respite (15-minute) to the market rate services list (previously in the framework services list)· Moved homemaker cleaning to the pre-determined rate services list (previously in the market rate services list) |
1/4/24 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Jan. 1, 2024 |
1/3/24 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
1/2/24 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Clay County |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Respite | Made the following changes: · Updated the citation for the adult family foster care setting license· Updated the unlicensed setting for adults section to add that the case manager must determine the setting will meet the assessed needs of the person and document the assessment in the person’s support plan· Updated the authorization, rates and billing section for BI, CAC, CADI and DD because 15-minute respite is now a market rate service |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Home-delivered meals | Made the following changes: · Updated the covered services section to add required criteria that must be met in when authorizing home-delivered meals in customized living settings· Updated a citation for state and local health regulations and ordinances related to food preparation, handling and serving |
1/1/24 | Financial management | EW conversion rates | Made the following changes: · Updated the determination section because traditional and consumer directed community supports (CDCS) services now follow the same process and use the same request form· Updated information in the initial approval section· Added links to the additional resources section |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Transitional services –EW | Made the following changes: · Updated the eligibility section to change citations for licensed settings· Updated the non-covered services section to add that transitional services do not cover supports or items that are covered under other state plan or waiver services the person already receives |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Individual community living supports (ICLS) | Made the following changes: · Added Minn. Stat. §256S.13 to the legal authority· Updated the covered services section to add that people receiving ICLS services must receive assistance and/or support in a minimum of two of the six ICLS service components· Updated the non-covered services section to add that ICLS does not cover ICLS services that do not include a minimum of two ICS components and duplication of authorized state plan or other EW services the person already receives· Updated the process section to add information about case manager/care coordinator responsibilities for people currently receiving ICLS services to ensure they meet the requirement of at least two ICLS service components· Updated ICLS Planning Form, DHS-3751 to reflect that people receiving ICLS services must receive assistance and/or support in a minimum of two of the six ICLS service components |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Chore services | Updated the secondary information section to add that if the person also receives individual community living supports (ICLS), their support plan must be specific enough to ensure there is no service duplication |
1/1/24 | Waiver programs | Adult foster care | Made the following changes: · Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the service and what is not covered when the service is being used · Added environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) to the list of services that cannot be authorized for people receiving adult foster care· Updated the secondary information section to include HCBS Final Rule requirements found in 42 CFR 441/301(c)· Updated statute references in the setting license requirements for community residential setting (CRS) requirements |
12/28/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Made the following changes: · Corrected errors to enrolled settings· Updated settings approved by DSD through Dec. 20, 2023 |
12/21/23 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for Best Life Relocation Services |
12/20/23 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | Updated information for the following providers: · Access Health, LLC· Gateway Unlimited Living, LLC· Hope Outreach Solutions, LLC· Kingsland Care Services Inc.· New Infinite Relocation |
12/20/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Fillmore· Kandiyohi |
12/12/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Made the following changes: · Corrected errors· Updated settings approved by DSD through Dec. 11, 2023There are no changes to enrolled settings. |
12/12/23 | Waiver programs | Exclusions from Chapter 245D licensure | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Moved information about provider standards and qualifications to one section to make this information easier to find |
12/12/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) fees | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Added information about the AC Client Disclosure Form, DHS-3548· Added additional instructions to the process and procedure section· Added a section about estate claims |
12/11/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Scott County |
12/6/23 | Waiver programs | Chore services | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the service and what is not covered when the service is being used· Clarified that services under all waiver and Alternative Care (AC) programs must meet the requirements listed in the services section of CBSM – Waiver and AC programs overview· Clarified that if the person also receives homemaker services, their support plan must be specific enough to ensure there is no service duplication |
12/5/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Dec. 1, 2023 |
12/4/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Blue Earth County |
12/1/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/28/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Traverse County |
11/27/23 | Resources and consultation | DSD regional resource specialists | Comprehensively reviewed and updated information for: · Region 3· Region 11· Tribal nations |
11/20/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Made the following changes: · Added information about asset assessments for people who are married and have a spouse who is not requesting or receiving services· Clarified the Medical Assistance asset limit· Added a link to the AC Client Disclosure Form, DHS-3548 (PDF) |
11/13/23 | Case management/care coordination | Transition services provider contact list | New page that combines the provider lists for relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) and Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) transition coordination services. For more information, refer to the Dec. 12, 2022, eList announcement. |
11/3/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Consumer Support Grant (CSG) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Added sections describing the specific responsibilities of all parties involved |
11/3/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/3/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Nov. 1, 2023 |
11/1/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Beltrami· Houston· Goodhue |
10/27/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Le Sueur County |
10/17/23 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits and restarts: MMIS actions | Updated information about exits on the DD Waiver For more information, refer to the Oct. 17, 2023, eList announcement. |
10/16/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Anoka County |
10/16/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Oct. 1, 2023 |
10/13/23 | Waiver programs | Resource: Guidance on support technology and service planning | New page that provides lead agencies and providers with information to use when they help people access support technology. |
10/6/23 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) additional square footage | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Moved eligibility information to its own section· Clarified that services under all waiver/AC programs must meet the requirements listed in the services section of CBSM – Waiver and Alternative Care programs overview· Clarified information throughout the page |
10/6/23 | Waiver programs | Resource: Overnight support for people in their own home | Updated the sections on service planning considerations, choosing to share services, overnight supports, supporting the person and their family during service transitions, family-centered supports, right to risk and dignity to risk and additional resources. |
10/6/23 | Waiver programs | Night supervision services | Updated the non-covered services and secondary information sections and made the following changes: · Clarified situations in which night supervision cannot be used· Added link to CBSM – Resource: Overnight support for people in their own home |
10/3/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Mille Lacs County |
10/3/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
10/3/23 | Case management/care coordination | Vulnerable adult/developmental disability targeted case management (VA/DD-TCM) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Updated information about interactive videoFor more information, refer to the Oct. 3, 2023, eList announcement. |
10/3/23 | Waiver programs | · Adult day services· Adult foster care· Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Updated information about required heightened scrutiny assessments for new HCBS settings that are in or adjacent to an institution For more information, refer to the Oct. 3, 2023, eList announcement. |
9/26/23 | Case management/care coordination | Waiver, AC and ECS case management | Made the following changes: · Clarified that the temporary COVID-19 policy to conduct case management visits remotely expired at the end of the public health emergency. Beginning Nov. 1, 2023, lead agencies must meet minimum case management face-to-face requirements.· Updated information about training requirements for disability waiver case managers. For more information, refer to the Sept. 26, 2023, eList announcement. |
9/25/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Made the following changes: · Restored existing policy information we unintentionally removed from the location limitation section (BI and CADI only) during the last update· Added a note to the size limitation section (BI and CADI only) to clarify information about the limit |
9/7/23 | Resources and consultation | Housing resources | Made the following changes: · Added information about Housing Stabilization Services, Moving Home Minnesota and relocation service coordination – targeted case management· Removed information about housing access coordination, which is no longer available· Added new paths to the HB101 section about sharing a place, keeping a place and writing a letter for a housing problem· Added a new section about HB101 Places, which is a tool that helps people and their housing advocates find housing opportunities in programs where services may be available |
9/7/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Sept. 1, 2023 |
9/5/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Made the following changes: · Updated the list of ICS settings· Added a section about setting capacity report status |
9/1/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Le Sueur County |
8/23/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Updated fax, recertification date and location information for Independent Living Placement· Updated contact, phone, fax and email for New Infinite Relocation |
8/21/23 | Resources and consultation | Resource: Life-sharing scenarios | Added links to translated versions: · Amharic: መርጃ፦ ህይወትን የማጋራት ገለፃዎች· Oromo: Leecalloo(Odeeffannoo): Ibsa qooddii jireenyaa qooddii jireenyaa |
8/21/23 | Resources and consultation | Resource: Life-sharing matching process and ongoing support options | Added links to translated versions: · Amharic: መርጃ፦ ህይወትን የማጋራት ተዛማጅ ሂደት እና ቀጣይነት ያላቸው የድጋፍ አማራጮች· Oromo: Leecalloo(odeeffannoo): Filannoowwan adeemsa firoomsuu Waliif qooddii-jireenyaa fi deggersa itti fufaa |
8/16/23 | Waiver programs | Respite | Made the following changes: · Added a definition of relative· Clarified that a child can only receive out-of-home respite in an unlicensed setting when provided by a relative |
8/15/23 | Waiver programs | Crisis respite | Updated the covered services section to clarify that crisis respite covers assistance, supervision and care necessary to ensure the health and welfare of the person |
8/3/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Aug. 1, 2023 |
8/2/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
8/1/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added Ace Community Connect, Affinity Care Services and New Infinite Relocation as providers· Updated locations for Redeemer Services |
7/31/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Kandiyohi County |
7/24/23 | Waiver programs | Adult day services bath | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Added covered and non-covered services sections to align with the format of other CBSM pages· Added a secondary information section· Reorganized the provider standards and qualifications section for clarity |
7/18/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | EVV live-in caregiver policy | Created new page to explain the exemption for live-in caregivers from some EVV requirements For more information, refer to the July 18, 2023, eList announcement about EVV policy. |
7/18/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | EVV verification methods policy | Created new page to explain the methods provider agencies and caregivers can use to complete EVV For more information, refer to the July 18, 2023, eList announcement about EVV policy. |
7/18/23 | Other Aging/DSD programs | EVV device usage policy | Created new page to explain the policy for using devices to verify EVV visits For more information, refer to the July 18, 2023, eList announcement about EVV policy. |
7/18/23 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Added information about when a person can receive a remote reassessment For more information, refer to the July 18, 2023, eList announcement about remote reassessments. |
7/17/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Le Sueur County |
7/17/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Rice County |
7/14/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Updated the recertification date and locations for Redeemer Services· Removed Independent Healthcare Resources |
7/7/23 | Assessment and support planning | Nursing facility assessment for people age 64 and younger | Comprehensively reviewed and changed references of “lead agency” to “county/tribal nation” |
7/6/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of July 1, 2023 |
7/6/23 | Waiver programs | Waiver, AC and ECS process and procedure | Updated language related to the MnCHOICES revision |
7/6/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Hubbard County |
7/6/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
6/30/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Updated the contact, phone, email, recertification date and locations for ARC Northland· Updated the contact, address and email for Global Health Link· Updated the address and recertification date for Oak Tree Support Services· Updated the contact, address, phone, fax, email and recertification date for Phoenix Service Corporation |
6/27/23 | Waiver programs | · Family caregiver services – AC, ECS and EW· Caregiver counseling – AC, ECS and EW· Caregiver training – AC, ECS and EW | For information about these updates, refer to the June 27, 2023, eList announcement. |
6/14/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Added information about the customized living moratorium |
6/13/23 | Waiver programs | · Brain Injury (BI) Waiver· Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver· Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver· Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information These updates do not change existing policy. |
6/13/23 | Waiver programs | Moratorium on corporate foster care and community residential setting development | Updated information about exceptions to reflect legislative changes For more information, refer to the June 13, 2023, eList announcement. |
6/12/23 | Waiver programs | · Adult day services· Adult day services bath· Family adult day services· Community residential services· Customized living (including 24-hour customized living)· Day support services· Family residential services· Prevocational services | Updated information about collocated settings For more information, refer to the June 12, 2023, eList announcement. |
6/12/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) | Made the following changes: · Clarified that ICS is a habilitation service· Added new policy related to minimum capacity of ICS settings (i.e., three or more living units)· Updated information about collocated settingsThis update includes changes made to the federal BI, CADI and DD waiver programs. For more information, refer to the May 9, 2023, eList announcement. This update does not include changes to the CAC Waiver program because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has not approved the CAC Waiver renewal yet. |
6/9/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Meeker County |
6/7/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Becker County |
6/6/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
6/6/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of June 1, 2023 |
5/31/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Ramsey County |
5/26/25 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Polk County |
5/25/23 | Case management/care coordination | Vulnerable adult/developmental disability (DD) targeted case management | Added information about interactive video to the secondary information section |
5/19/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Updated information for Care Community Services, Gateway Unlimited Living, Metro Care Human Services, Shakir Consulting Services and Thomas Allen· Removed Minnesota Care Services |
5/19/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Beltrami County |
5/15/23 | Forms | Forms for long-term services and supports (LTSS) assessment, eligibility and support planning | Made the following changes: · Aligned content with changes in the revised MnCHOICES application· Clarified who completes LTSS Assessment and Program Information Signature Sheet, DHS-2727 (PDF)· Updated the title of MnCHOICES Primary medical provider's documentation of medical monitoring and treatment needs, DHS-7096· Added references to About the MnCHOICES documents you are receiving, DHS-6791K (PDF) |
5/9/23 | Waiver programs | Adult day services | Added information about remote adult day services For more information, refer to the May 9, 2023, eList announcement. |
5/8/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Winona County |
5/8/23 | Waiver programs | Paying relatives and legally responsible individuals | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Restructured the allowable and unallowable sections for clarity· Created a separate section about spouses and parents of minors |
5/5/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified the definition of customized living· Added a definition of component services· Moved eligibility information into its own section· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the service and what is not covered when the service is being used· Clarified information about service plan requirements· Reorganized BI and CADI limitations into separate sections for location, size and age· Added information about BI and CADI age limitations for change in ownership and change in location· Added a secondary information section· Clarified that a provider may not bill for services on any day when the person is in an institution (e.g., hospital) |
5/2/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
5/2/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of May 1, 2023 |
5/1/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Morrison County |
4/20/23 | Waiver programs | Remote support | Added information about consumer directed community supports (CDCS) to replace the temporary COVID-19 policy for CDCS |
4/14/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Sherburne County |
4/13/23 | Financial management | AC and EW budgets and case mix caps | Made the following changes: · Added more detailed information about PCA enhanced rates/budgets· Added a link to CBSM – Assessment applicability and timelines for information about functional needs updates |
4/11/23 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits and restarts: MMIS actions | For information about these updates, refer to the April 11, 2023, eList announcement. |
4/10/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Otter Tail County |
4/7/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Yellow Medicine County |
4/6/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Added the following new providers: · Bright Horizon Therapy Center· Community Outreach Services |
4/6/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/6/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of April 1, 2023 |
4/5/23 | Waiver programs | Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver | Made the following changes: · Added ICS to the list of covered services· Added an eligibility requirementFor more information, refer to the Dec. 30, 2022, eList announcement and Jan. 26, 2023, eList announcement. |
4/5/23 | Waiver programs | Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver | Added ICS to the list of covered services For more information, refer to the Dec. 30, 2022, eList announcement. |
4/3/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
4/3/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Carver County |
3/27/23 | Waiver programs | Habilitation | Added integrated community supports as a habilitation option |
3/27/23 | Resources and consultation | Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team | Updated references to forms For more information, refer to the March 14, 2023, eList announcement. |
3/16/23 | Waiver programs | Habilitation | Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page |
3/16/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added People Project as a provider· Updated contact, address, phone, fax, recertification date and location information for Multicultural Care Center, LLC · Updated the recertification date for Exodus PCS and Hope Outreach Solutions |
3/16/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Stearns· Yellow Medicine |
3/10/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
3/10/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Big Stone· Todd |
3/9/23 | Waiver programs | Resource: Overnight support for people in their own home | New resource to help lead agencies (including contracted case management partners) develop support plans with people who live in their own home and may have a need for overnight support |
3/7/23 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | For information about these updates, refer to the March 7, 2023, eList announcement. |
3/6/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Todd County |
3/3/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
3/3/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of March 1, 2023 |
3/1/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) | Made the following changes: · Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the service and what is not covered when the service is being used· Added content to the secondary information section to clarify that the provider who controls the ICS setting cannot deliver other HCBS services (except transportation and extended home care nursing)· Clarified information about non-ICS units in an ICS setting |
2/23/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Morrison County |
2/23/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Updated the address for Infinite Living Services |
2/15/23 | Waiver programs | Individual community living supports (ICLS) | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Added a note that the ICLS service does not provide constant supervision or physical assistance with activities of daily living throughout a task, except for bathing· Clarified information about setting requirements; this is not a policy change· Added a secondary information section· Added a note that the direct support worker providing the ICLS service must be trained and competent to provide all components of the ICLS service included in the person’s ICLS plan· Added limitations that an ICLS provider cannot be a licensed assisted living provider where the person resides or a home care provider in an affordable housing setting where the person resides |
2/15/23 | Waiver programs | Positive support services staff levels | Added information about training for positive support specialists and positive support analysts |
2/7/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Feb. 1, 2023 |
2/7/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
2/3/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Morrison County |
2/3/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Lac qui Parle County |
2/1/23 | Waiver programs | Resource: Service options for individualized home supports (IHS) | Made the following changes: · Removed outdated information about streamlined service changes· Added information about separate authorizations for service types |
2/1/23 | Waiver programs | Individualized home supports (IHS) | Made the following changes: · Clarified in-person requirements when a person also receives the IHS remote support delivery option· Reorganized content about the types of IHS (without training, with training and with family training) to clarify information· Added a secondary information section· Clarified IHS does not cover services that provide supervision that is not directly related to an assessed need for support in a community living service categoryThese updates do not change existing policy. |
2/1/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Chippewa County |
1/31/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Carver County |
1/31/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) | Added a link to the new resource, DHS – Frequently asked questions about ICS |
1/26/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Wilkin County |
1/25/23 | Resources and consultation | Resource: Life-sharing scenarios | Added links to translated versions: · Spanish: Recurso: Casos de vida compartida· Hmong: Peev txheej: Cov xwm txheej hais txog kev koom neej ua ke· Somali: Khayraadka: Xaaladaha Nolol wadaaga· Russian: Источник информации: Сценарии совместного проживания с уходом· Karen: တၢ်မၤစၢၤ- တၢ်အိၣ်မူသကိး တၢ်အိၣ်သးတဖၣ် |
1/25/23 | Resources and consultation | Resource: Life-sharing matching process and ongoing support options | Added links to translated versions: · Spanish: Recurso: Proceso de emparejamiento de vida compartida y opciones de apoyo continuo· Hmong: Peev txheej: Tus txheej txheem tso nyob koom neej ua ke thiab cov kev xaiv txog kev txhawb nqa tsis tu ncua· Somali: Khayraadka: Hanaanka isku aadinta nolol wadaaga iyo dookhyada taageerada joogtada ah· Russian: Источник информации: Процесс подбора для совместного проживания с уходом и варианты постоянной поддержки· Karen: တၢ်မၤစၢၤ- တၢ်အိၣ်မူသကိး (Life-sharing) လၢအကြၢးလိာ်အသးတၢ်မၤအကျဲဒီးတၢ်ဆီၣ်ထွဲမၤစၢၤ တၢ်ဃုထၢအကျဲလၢအကဲထီၣ်အသး ကွ့ၢ်ကွ့ၢ် |
1/25/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Updated the address and contact information for Oak Tree Support Services |
1/23/23 | Waiver programs | Environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) – home and vehicle modifications | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Split home modifications and vehicle modifications into two separate services (waiver amendment change)· Added language addressing conflict of interest with assessment and installation providers (waiver amendment change)This update includes policy changes made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI, DD and EW waiver programs. For more information, refer to: · July 13, 2022, eList.· Aug. 2, 2022, eList.· Dec. 28, 2022, eList. |
1/19/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added Engage Community Services as a provider· Updated the address for Independent Living Placement |
1/18/23 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Brown County |
1/17/23 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Made the following changes: · Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Jan. 1, 2023· Clarified information in the introduction about how to verify a setting not on the list |
1/13/23 | Waiver programs | Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver | Made the following changes to the eligibility section: · Removed information about certification· Added that the person must have documentation from a medical provider that confirms their treatment, monitoring and/or intervention needsThis update includes a policy change made to the federal CAC Waiver program. For more information, refer to the July 13, 2022, eList. |
1/12/23 | Waiver programs | Paying relatives and legally responsible individuals | Updated to reflect that related individuals can provide individualized home supports with training This update includes a policy change made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver programs. For more information, refer to: · July 13, 2022, eList.· Dec. 28, 2022, eList.· Jan. 12, 2023, eList. |
1/11/23 | Waiver programs | Waiver and Alternative Care (AC) programs overview | Updated the services section to add that the cost of utilities are not covered by the waivers or AC This update includes a policy change made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI, DD and EW waiver programs. For more information, refer to: · July 13, 2022, eList.· Aug. 2, 2022, eList.· Dec. 28, 2022, eList. |
1/10/23 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Removed Love Investments as a provider· Updated the address for Independent Living Placement |
1/9/23 | Waiver programs | Adult foster care | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Reorganized the covered services section and changed “personal cares” to “assistance with activities of daily living”· Removed disability waiver information from the page because this page only includes Elderly Waiver (EW) content as of Jan. 1, 2022· Added a clarification in the non-covered services section that adult foster care does not cover home-delivered meals and individual community living supports |
1/9/23 | Waiver programs | Homemaker | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified information throughout the page· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the services and what is not covered when the service is being used· Moved limitation information into its own section |
1/9/23 | Waiver programs | Respite | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the services and what is not covered when the service is being used· Combined and restructured setting requirements and provider standards content to improve clarity· Clarified existing policy about when to use 15-minute units versus daily units for BI, CAC, CADI and DD |
1/5/23 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
1/4/23 | Waiver programs | 24-hour emergency assistance | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Added a definition of immediate response· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the services and what is not covered when the service is being used· Added that 24-hour emergency assistance does not cover a staff person sleeping or awake overnight in the person’s own home· Added a secondary information sectionThis update includes policy changes made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver programs. For more information, refer to: · July 13, 2022, eList.· Dec. 28, 2022, eList.· Jan. 4, 2023, eList. |
1/4/23 | Waiver programs | Night supervision services | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Expanded the service to allow overnight staff to be awake or asleep based on the person’s support needs throughout the night· Updated the non-covered services section to disallow use of the services for preventative or assumptive safety· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the services and what is not covered when the service is being used· Added a secondary information sectionThis update includes policy changes made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver programs. For more information, refer to: · July 13, 2022, eList.· Dec. 28, 2022, eList.· Jan. 4, 2023, eList. |
1/3/23 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Benton County |
12/27/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added the following providers: Accord Living Services, Cardinal Home Services, Love Investments· Updated information for Global Health Link· Updated the recertification date for Progressive Individual Resources |
12/16/22 | Waiver programs | Chore services | Updated the authorization, rates and billing section to reflect that: · Chore daily is authorized at the market rate· Chore 15-minute is authorized at a market rate that does not exceed the rate limit set in Long-Term Services and Supports Service Rate Limits, DHS-3945 (PDF) |
12/16/22 | Financial management | Rate methodologies for AC, ECS and EW service authorization | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Added chore services to the list of market rate services· Added additional instructions about determining a market rate· Added additional information about the Residential Services Tool and customized living service limits· Updated links throughout the page |
12/16/22 | Financial management | Market rate services (BI, CAC, CADI and DD) | Added chore services to the list of covered services |
12/16/22 | Financial management | Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) | Moved chore services to the list of market rate services |
12/15/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
12/13/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Electronic visit verification (EVV) | New page that provides an overview of EVV in Minnesota |
12/2/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Dec. 1, 2022 |
12/2/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/30/22 | Waiver programs | Specialist services | Comprehensive review; clarified information throughout the page |
11/30/22 | Waiver programs | Caregiver living expenses | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Updated the covered services section to align with the current service menu· Clarified information in the non-covered services section about what is not covered within the scope of the services and what is not covered when the service is being used· Added a secondary information section |
11/29/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Isanti County |
11/29/22 | Resources and consultation | Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team | Comprehensive review; updated the name from “DSD Resource Center” For more information, refer to the Nov. 29, 2022, eList announcement. |
11/23/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Added Infinite Living Services as a provider |
11/23/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Houston County |
11/21/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Added the following providers: · Access Health, LLC· Gateway Unlimited Living, LLC |
11/17/22 | Support planning | Guide to complete the community support plan (CSP) and coordinated services and supports plan (CSSP) | Made the following changes: · Added a link to CBSM – Guide for emergency backup planning· Added information about contact information for grievances |
11/17/22 | Support planning | Support planning for long-term services and supports (LTSS) | Made the following changes: · Clarified that the person who receives services must be at the center of the support planning process· Added instructions about contact information for grievances· Updated information about supporting a person’s move· Added instructions about mid-year changes to a person’s county of financial responsibility (CFR)· Updated information about temporary waiver exits and restarts |
11/2/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
11/2/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Nov. 1, 2022 |
11/2/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added Global Health Link, Inc. as a provider· Removed Golden Touch Health Care· Added a website for Premier Services, LLC |
10/28/22 | Waiver programs | Specialized equipment and supplies | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Clarified that assistive technology is covered under specialized equipment and supplies· Clarified when standalone equipment is covered under specialized equipment and supplies versus environmental accessibility adaptations· Added a secondary information section |
10/13/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Mahnomen County |
10/13/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Rice County |
10/7/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Added Premier Services as a provider |
10/7/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Crow Wing County |
10/6/22 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits and restarts: MMIS actions | For information about the changes, see the Oct. 6, 2022, eList announcement. |
10/5/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Made the following changes: · Updated the list of settings· Reorganized the page to include a list of enrolled settings and not enrolled settings· Clarified that all ICS settings must be enrolled separately to deliver services, and ICS services cannot be authorized at settings that are not enrolled |
10/5/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Oct. 1, 2022 |
10/5/22 | Case management/care coordination | Certified relocation service coordination – targeted case management (RSC-TCM) private providers | Made the following changes: · Added the following providers: Hope Outreach Solutions and Peoples Development Services· Removed the following providers: Affinity Community Care, Brij Health, Engage Community Services and Independent Lifestyles· Updated the recertification date for Access Minnesota, LLC· Updated the contact name and email for ARC Northland· Updated the recertification date and locations for Best Life Relocation Services· Updated the recertification date and locations for Community Care Services, LLC· Updated the recertification date for Faladcare, LLC· Updated the address and recertification date for Housing with Care, LLC· Updated the recertification date and locations for Kingsland Care Services, Inc.· Updated the recertification date and locations for Maximal Care, LLC· Updated the locations for Minnesota Care Counseling Services, Inc. · Updated the locations for Opportunity Services, Inc.· Updated the recertification date and locations for Options for Independence· Updated the name, recertification date and locations for Promise Comprehensive Services· Updated the recertification date and locations for Superior Health & Human Services (Fraternal HS)· Updated the recertification date and locations for Thomas Allen, Inc. |
9/29/22 | Case management/care coordination | VA/DD targeted case management | Made technical changes that: · Added legal authority· Added new billing modifiersNote: DHS is working on a comprehensive review of this page to further clarify content. |
9/28/22 | Resources and consultation | AASD lead agency resources | Comprehensive review; updated information about how to get policy help |
9/26/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
9/7/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
9/2/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Sept. 1, 2022 |
9/2/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Chippewa· Red Lake |
8/25/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Norman County |
8/25/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Brown County |
8/23/22 | Case management/care coordination | Rule 185 case management | Added a section about the Rule 185 Foundations training |
8/23/22 | Assessment and support planning | Resource: Guide for person-centered planning facilitation | Updated authorization information |
8/19/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Renville· Roseau |
8/12/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Douglas· Nicollet· Red Lake |
8/9/22 | Assessment and support planning | Resource: Guide for person-centered planning facilitation | New page that provides best-practice guidance and resources for disability waiver case managers to support people to understand and access person-centered planning facilitation |
8/8/22 | Waiver programs | Resource: Customized living component service definitions and guide for computing time for rate-setting tools | New page that replaces Customized Living Component Service Definitions: A Reference Guide for Computing Time for Rate-Setting Tools, DHS-6790H For more information, see the Aug. 8, 2022, eList announcement. |
8/5/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Benton· Carver· Clearwater· Cook· Grant· Marshall· Sibley· Stearns |
8/3/22 | Consumer safeguards | Community Support Services (CSS) | Updated and clarified information in the mobile teams section |
8/3/22 | Waiver programs | Family training and counseling | Made the following changes: · Moved eligibility information into its own section· Added a secondary information section |
8/3/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Aug. 1, 2022 |
8/1/22 | Case management/care coordination | Relocation service coordination targeted case management (RSC-TCM) | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Updated the order of the sections to improve clarity· Clarified that private RSC-TCM providers must coordinate efforts with the person’s county, tribal nation or managed care organization (MCO)· Added information that all people eligible for RSC-TCM have free choice of the available providers, and that the county of financial responsibility, tribal nation or MCO must give the person provider options at the first contact and upon request· Removed information about interactive video, which stated that interactive video cannot substitute for more than 50% of the face-to-face contacts; this rule is not applicable to RSC-TCM because there is no minimum face-to-face requirement for RSC-TCM· Clarified that RSC targeted case managers will provide contact and communication based on the person’s preferences and needs |
8/1/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
7/27/22 | Waiver programs | Individual community living supports (ICLS) | Updated the non-covered services section to remove consumer directed community supports (CDCS) from the list of services a person cannot receive while receiving ICLS This is a correction that aligns with existing policies. |
7/26/22 | Person-centered practices | My Move Plan Summary | Comprehensive review For more information, see the July 19, 2022, eList announcement. |
7/26/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Nobles County |
7/22/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Beltrami· Carlton |
7/11/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of July 1, 2022 |
7/7/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Douglas· Grant· Pope· Renville· Sherburne |
7/5/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
7/1/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Itasca County |
7/1/22 | Waiver programs | Moratorium on corporate foster care and community residential setting development | Added an additional exception For more information, see the July 1, 2022, eList announcement. |
6/23/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for: · Lac qui Parle County· Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (Dodge, Steele, Waseca) |
6/15/22 | Assessment and support planning | Assessment applicability and timelines | Added sections about: · Assessment responsibilities· Returning to a disability waiver for people age 65 or older |
6/13/22 | Waiver programs | Independent living skills (ILS) therapies | Comprehensive review; moved eligibility information into its own section |
6/13/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Mower County |
6/10/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Big Stone County |
6/6/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
6/6/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for: · Dakota County· Minnesota Prairie County Alliance (Dodge, Steele, Waseca) |
6/2/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for Becker County |
6/2/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of June 1, 2022 |
5/27/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | Updated information for the following counties: · Brown· Scott· Swift |
5/17/22 | Waiver programs | CBSM – Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Updated the authorization, rates and billing section to add information about the Elderly Waiver (EW) 24-hour customized living rate floor |
5/17/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Family Support Grant (FSG) | Comprehensive review; clarified content throughout the page |
5/17/22 | Employment | Resource: Lead agency employment liaisons | Added a link to the new page: CBSM – Lead agency employment liaison contact list |
5/17/22 | Employment | Lead agency employment liaison contact list | New page with contact information for lead agencies that have established employment liaisons |
5/16/22 | Waiver programs | Temporary waiver exits: MMIS actions | For information about this update, see the May 16, 2022, eList announcement. |
5/16/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Freeborn County |
5/9/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified information in the eligibility and referral section about the comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation (CMDE)· Added a link to MN Autism Resource Portal – Pathway to services and supports· Clarified information in the covered services section about location of services, telehealth and connection between other services· Added instructions to find EIDBI providers |
5/4/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Semi-independent living services (SILS) | Made the following changes: · Clarified that self-advocacy training for people currently receiving SILS can be covered under certain circumstances· Clarified that SILS may not be used to pay for training, services or items that are available for free in the community· Clarified that SILS may not duplicate resources available from lead agencies or available at no cost from non-profit organizations |
5/4/22 | Waiver programs | Self-advocacy training and support | Updated to explain: · What self-advocacy training and support is· How to authorize self-advocacy training and support through a variety of methods· How to find a self-advocacy training and support provider· When self-advocacy training and support is an optionFor more information, see the May 4, 2022, eList announcement. |
5/3/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of May 1, 2022 |
5/3/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/26/22 | Assessment and support planning | Resource: Guide for emergency backup planning | New page that provide best practices, guidance and resources for case managers and care coordinators to help people develop and document back-up plans for staffing emergencies For more information, see the May 3, 2022, eList announcement. |
4/20/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Pine County |
4/20/22 | Employment | Employment | Added a new section about employment liaisons with a link to the new page: CBSM – Resource: Lead agency employment liaisons |
4/20/22 | Employment | Resource: Lead agency employment liaisons | New resource to describe the responsibilities of employment liaisons, who serve as the lead agency’s main point of contact to help build a coordinated system for people on waivers to meet their employment goals |
4/14/22 | Waiver programs | Remote support | For information about this update, see the April 14, 2022, eList announcement. |
4/1/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of April 1, 2022 |
4/1/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
4/1/22 | Waiver programs | Elderly Waiver (EW) | Clarified that Older Americans Act funding is not considered “another funding source” for the purposes of this page |
4/1/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Essential Community Supports (ECS) | Clarified that Older Americans Act funding is not considered “another funding source” for the purposes of this page |
4/1/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Clarified that Older Americans Act funding is not considered “another funding source” for the purposes of this page |
4/1/22 | Waiver programs | Waiver and Alternative Care (AC) overview | Clarified that Older Americans Act funding is not considered “another funding source” for the purposes of this page |
3/30/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Olmsted County |
3/9/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of March 1, 2022 |
3/7/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living (including 24-hour customized living) | Made the following changes: · Added limitations in the non-covered services section about community residential services, family residential services and integrated community supports· Revised the licensing content to align with the new assisted living licensing requirements effective Aug. 1, 2021· Added a section about home and community-based services (HCBS) setting requirements· Updated information in the authorization, rates and billing section, including guidance on implementing rate increases under EW |
3/7/22 | Waiver programs | Adult foster care | Updated the authorization, rates and billing section to add guidance on implementing rate increases under the Elderly Waiver (EW) |
3/4/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) transition plans | Added policy in scenario 5 about a time-limited option for collocated customized living settings to transition to ICS settings This update includes a policy change made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver programs. For more information, see the Nov. 30, 2021, eList announcement. |
3/2/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
2/18/22 | Case management/care coordination | Guide to support a person with a residential service termination notice | Made the following changes: · Updated links· Clarified ages in the service options for children section· Removed the specific list of crisis respite providers and added instructions to search for crisis respite providers through the DHS licensing information lookup |
2/16/22 | Consumer safeguards | Approval process for non-delegated public guardianship powers | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified content throughout the page· Updated the organization of content to match other CBSM pages· Added a link to the new Guardianship Decision Tree, DHS-5836A (PDF)· Updated the link to the recently updated page: DHS – Frequently asked questions about public guardianship |
2/16/22 | Consumer safeguards | How to establish public guardianship | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified content throughout the page· Added a link to the new Guardianship Decision Tree, DHS-5836A (PDF)Updated the link to the recently updated page: DHS – Frequently asked questions about public guardianship |
2/16/22 | Consumer safeguards | Public guardianship | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Clarified content throughout the page· Added a link to the new Guardianship Decision Tree, DHS-5836A (PDF)· Updated the link to the recently updated page: DHS – Frequently asked questions about public guardianship |
2/14/22 | Financial management | Funding for children in foster care settings | Added a secondary information section that aligns with the community residential services page |
2/14/22 | Waiver programs | Community residential services | Clarified the requirements for when children are placed in community residential services settings |
2/10/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Feb. 1, 2022 |
2/4/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
2/1/22 | Waiver programs | Waiver and Alternative Care (AC) programs overview | Added that services for comfort or convenience are not covered under any waiver/AC program This update includes a policy change made to the federal BI, CAC, CADI and DD waiver programs (see the Nov. 30, 2021, eList announcement) and the AC and EW programs. |
1/31/22 | Waiver programs | Remote support | Made the following changes: · Added information about the rolling implementation and when people must transition to the new policy· Clarified that in-person support still must be included in the delivery of any of the approved services |
1/27/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Alternative Care (AC) | Comprehensive review with the following changes: · Added information about choosing between AC and Medical Assistance· Added instructions about what case managers should do when a person on AC dies· Clarified information throughout the page |
1/26/22 | Waiver programs | Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list | Updated information for Washington County |
1/24/22 | Other Aging/DSD programs | Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit | Made the following changes: · Clarified language in the overview and eligibility and referral sections· Updated the covered services section to include intervention – higher intensity· Added a statement to the providers section to clarify that providers are independent entities |
1/20/22 | Waiver programs | Resource: Life-sharing matching process and ongoing support options | Added a link to new page: Resource: Life-sharing scenarios |
1/20/22 | Waiver programs | Resource: Life-sharing scenarios | New resource that provides examples of how a life-sharing arrangement can work and what to anticipate in the planning process |
1/12/22 | Waiver programs | Night supervision services | Updated the secondary information section to clarify that people living in their family home can receive services |
1/12/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) | Updated the setting requirements section to add information about when the ICS provider subleases a living unit |
1/10/22 | Waiver programs | Integrated community supports (ICS) settings | Updated the list of ICS settings |
1/5/22 | Waiver programs | Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older | Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of Jan. 1, 2022 |
1/4/22 | Waiver programs | Individual community living supports (ICLS) | Made a technical change to align with the implementation of the permanent remote support policy changes effective Jan. 1, 2022 |
1/3/22 | Waiver programs | Individualized home supports (Waiver Reimagine streamlined service) | Made a technical change to align with the implementation of the permanent remote support policy changes effective Jan. 1, 2022 |
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