Overview

This page is an archive of announcements the DHS Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) has sent during the past two years.
Note: DHS moved this content to the CBSM on Feb. 12, 2024.

Terminology

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 While DHS supports the use of “people-first” language within its documents, you might still find outdated terms within historical and official documents such as statutes, reports and third-party material.

April 2026

4/7/26: LTSS Advisory Council to meet April 16, 2026
4/2/26: Off-cycle revalidation updates

March 2026

3/31/26: Reminder: CLQI grant RFP
3/25/26: CFSS implementation updates
3/24/26: Reminder: Share feedback about LTSS
3/17/26: Recent CBSM updates
3/17/26: MnCHOICES assessment completion dashboard posted
3/17/26: MnCHOICES help desk contact form updates
3/10/26: Training announcement: EW Budget Exceptions
3/10/26: Training on Minnesota Rules, chapter 9544
3/10/26: Share feedback about LTSS
3/10/26: People receiving PCA on AC must transition to CFSS by March 31, 2026
3/3/26: New online course announcement: Supporting Individuals Caregiving for Older Adults
3/3/26: Updated: Resources for COLA and enhanced budget increases to CDCS and CFSS budgets
3/3/26: EVV compliance enforcement
3/3/26: RFP for a grantee to administer training registrations and stipend distribution for DSWs

February 2026

2/24/26: Corrections to COLA instructions for CFSS budget model SAs and CFSS worker training and development lines
2/24/26: CLQI grant RFP
2/17/26: Recent CBSM updates
2/17/26: CFSS implementation updates
2/10/26: AC program eligibility worksheets in MnCHOICES application
2/10/26: DWRS and PCA/CFSS cost reporting update
2/10/26: Reminder: MnCHOICES data sharing survey
2/3/26: Reminder: Webinar about assistive technology and the aging population
2/3/26: Recent CBSM updates
2/3/26: Ongoing efforts to improve MnCHOICES security
2/3/26: MnCHOICES data sharing survey

January 2026

1/28/26: Adult day care center temporary licensing moratorium
1/27/26: Reminder: Webinar announcement: EW Hospital High-Needs Exceptions for Lead Agencies
1/20/26: Webinar about assistive technology and the aging population
1/20/26: CFSS implementation updates
1/20/26: Reminder: Minnesota direct care staffing shortage impact annual survey
1/13/26: Updates to the AC and ECS eligibility worksheets
1/6/26: Reminder: Webinar announcement: EW Hospital High-Needs Budget Exception for Lead Agencies
1/6/26: CFSS information sessions
1/6/26: 2026 innovation grants RFP is open

December 2025

12/30/25: Webinar announcement: EW Hospital High-Needs Budget Exception for Lead Agencies
12/30/25: EW hospital high-needs budget exception and nursing facility conversion budget
12/30/25: EW amendment package approved by CMS
12/30/25: MnCHOICES benchmarks annual report posted
12/23/25: New resources about direct care professional compensation
12/23/25: Minnesota direct care staffing shortage impact annual survey
12/16/25: Successful completion of the HCBS settings rules CAP for 1915c waivers and AC program
12/16/25: CFSS implementation updates
12/16/25: New MnCAT modules on conversational interviewing
12/16/25: Some online forms will be offline during software upgrade Dec. 17, 2025
12/11/25: All clear to enter and change service agreements in MMIS
12/10/25: Updated: Some online forms will be offline during software upgrade Dec. 17, 2025
12/9/25: Recent CBSM updates
12/9/25: New program integrity website
12/9/25: Resources for COLA and enhanced budget increases to CDCS and CFSS budgets
12/9/25: Some online forms will be offline during software upgrade Dec. 11, 2025
12/4/25: Reminder: Do not add or make changes to MMIS service agreements Dec. 5-10, 2025
12/2/25: Care professional resources
12/2/25: Do not add or make changes to MMIS service agreements Dec. 5-10, 2025

November 2025

11/25/25: Recent CBSM updates
11/25/25: CFSS implementation updates
11/17/25: Non-electronic notice of public comment on EW plan amendments
11/10/25: DHS program integrity and fraud response
11/4/25: CFSS implementation updates
11/4/25: MnCHOICES Assessment Summary Worksheet, DHS-6791A upcoming changes

October 2025

10/28/25: HIV care and prevention webinar
10/28/25: 2025 HCBS employee-owned cooperative grants pilot program summary
10/28/25: 2025-2026 NCI initiative
10/21/25: Final year of Minnesota Age & Disabilities Odyssey
10/14/25: CFSS information sessions
10/14/25: Recent CBSM updates
10/14/25: Rate and budget changes on Jan. 1, 2026

September 2025

9/30/25: Reminder: Register for Odyssey webinar “2025 Legislative Updates”
9/30/25: CFSS implementation updates
9/23/25: Register for Odyssey webinar “2025 Legislative Updates”
9/23/25: Reminder: Webinar about remote support
9/23/25: Reminder: EW customized living services rate floor adjustments for disproportionate share facilities
9/16/25: Recent CBSM updates
9/16/25: Workplace Rights Week
9/16/25: CFSS implementation updates
9/9/25: Webinar about remote support
9/9/25: CFSS information sessions
9/9/25: EVV compliance requirements
9/9/25: RFP for grantees to support people with disabilities moving out of congregate settings to their own homes
9/2/25: Reminder: Register for Odyssey webinar “Exploring the Impact of Aging with HIV: Resources, Insights and Lifespan Considerations

August 2025

8/26/25: EW customized living services rate floor adjustments for disproportionate share facilities
8/26/25: CFSS implementation updates
8/26/25: MnCHOICES assessment process legislative updates
8/26/25: MnCHOICES Notice of Action implementation
8/19/25: Recent CBSM updates
8/19/25: Reminder: Grants to support new Americans in the LTC workforce
8/19/25: Reminder: Opportunity to become a consultation services provider
8/12/25: DHS requests public comments on EW plan amendments
8/12/25: Register for Odyssey webinar “Exploring the Impact of Aging with HIV: Resources, Insight and Lifespan Considerations”
8/12/25: Medicaid Matters communications toolkit
8/12/25: HCBS labor market survey instructions
8/12/25: CFSS implementation updates
8/12/25: Reminder: Direct support professionals survey
8/5/25: MnCHOICES Notice of Action upcoming implementation

July 2025

7/29/25: Grants to support new Americans in the LTC workforce
7/29/25: Opportunity to become a consultation services provider
7/29/25: MMIS updates to help counties/tribal nations
7/25/25: Instructions to avoid gaps in service for people receiving PCA/CSG services
7/22/25: Reminder: Webinar announcement: PCA and CFSS Cost Reporting Demonstration and Q&A
7/22/25: CFSS information session
7/22/25: CFSS implementation updates
7/15/25: Recent CBSM updates
7/1/25: Reminder: Webinar announcement: MnCHOICES Initial Assessment Review – Overview and Q&A
7/1/25: Reminder: AC and ECS eligibility worksheet updates
7/1/25: Direct support professionals survey
7/1/25: New MHM supplemental services available July 1, 2025

June 2025

6/24/25: Reminder: Webinar announcement: PCA and CFSS Cost Reporting Demonstration and Q&A
6/24/25: Additional resources for MnCHOICES initial assessments validity extension
6/17/25: Webinar announcement: MnCHOICES Initial Assessment Review – Overview and Q&A
6/17/25: CFSS implementation updates
6/17/25: Remote CFSS annual assessments approved by CMS
6/16/25: DHS requests public comments on an HCBS evidentiary package
6/10/25: MHM Program Manual updates
6/10/25: Recent CBSM updates

May 2025

5/27/25: Reminder: Webinar announcement: PCA and CFSS Cost Reporting Demonstration and Q&A
5/27/25: AC and ECS eligibility worksheet updates
5/27/25: CFSS implementation updates
5/27/25: More information about MnCHOICES initial assessments validity extension
5/23/25: DHS requests public comments on an HCBS evidentiary package
5/20/25: Odyssey webinar recording for “The Art of Access”
5/20/25: Reminder: Help shape the future of training for aging services professionals
5/20/25: Additional guidance on 2025 rate adjustments for transitional services in MMIS
5/13/25: Webinar announcement: PCA and CFSS Cost Reporting Demonstration and Q&A
5/13/25: Recent CBSM updates
5/6/25: Help shape the future of training for aging services
5/6/25: MMIS exception code 635 for transitional services update

April 2025

4/29/25: Webinar about the sensory equipment category of assistive technology
4/22/25: Supporting new Americans in the LTC workforce grant program listening session
4/22/25: CFSS implementation updates
4/15/25: Recent CBSM updates
4/15/25: Instructions for MMIS errors
4/8/25: CFSS implementation updates
4/1/25: Waiver-funded assistance for community emergencies or disasters
4/1/25: MnCHOICES initial assessments validity extension

March 2025

3/25/25: Reminder: Register for Odyssey webinar “The Art of Access”
3/25/25: Recent CBSM updates
3/25/25: Feedback about provider reimbursement for worker overtime
3/25/25: Lead agency instructions to avoid gaps in services
3/18/25: CFSS implementation updates
3/18/25: Reminder: Extension to complete provider costs and wages survey
3/11/25: Register for Odyssey webinar “The Art of Access”
3/11/25: Culture of Safety, Systemic Critical Incident Review: Annual public report posted
3/11/25: Survey about reimbursement for overtime
3/4/25: Training on Minnesota Rules, chapter 9544
3/4/25: 2021 HCBS Workforce Development Grant report
3/4/25: CFSS implementation updates
3/4/25: Extension to complete provider costs and wages survey

February 2025

2/18/25: 2025 Odyssey webinar series
2/18/25: Recent CBSM updates
2/18/25: CFSS implementation updates
2/11/25: Reminder: Webinar about technology for elopement and wandering
2/11/25: Provider costs and wages survey now open
2/4/25: Transitional services available under AC
2/4/25: AC extension approved by CMS
2/4/25: CFSS implementation updates

January 2025

1/28/25: Webinar about technology for elopement and wandering
1/28/25: Webinar announcement: Comprehensive Training on the Assisted Living License and CL Services
1/28/25: EAA service limit increase for AC and EW
1/28/25: Recent CBSM updates
1/21/25: DHS to continue DWRS cost reporting and begin CFSS cost reporting
1/21/25: MnCHOICES user access recertification
1/21/25: CFSS implementation updates
1/21/25: Upcoming survey about provider costs and wages for rate methodology evaluation
1/21/25: CDCS policy updates
1/14/25: EW amendment approved by CMS
1/14/25: Rate increases and changes to select MHM services
1/7/25: How the Senior LinkAge Line can and cannot help
1/7/25: MnCHOICES benchmarks annual report published
1/7/25: CFSS implementation updates
1/7/25: LTSS Improvement Tools discontinued

December 2024

12/31/24: All clear to enter and change service agreements in MMIS
12/31/24: AC and ECS eligibility worksheet updates
12/30/24: Do not add or make changes to MMIS service agreements
12/24/24: Recent CBSM updates
12/23/24: All clear to enter and change MMIS service agreements
12/17/24: CFSS implementation updates
12/10/24: CFSS resources for assessors and case managers to share with people who receive services and families
12/10/24: Incentive bonuses available through the PCA College Service Corps program
12/10/24: CDCS unbundling project implementation updates
12/10/24: Transition to permanent remote reviews by the lead agency review team
12/10/24: Reminder: Do not add or make changes to MMIS service agreements Dec. 12-20, 2024
12/3/24: New resource guide for working with interpreters now available
12/3/24: CFSS implementation updates
12/3/24: Reminder: DHS requests feedback on EVV simplification for live-in caregivers
12/3/24: Do not add or make changes to MMIS service agreements Dec. 12-20, 2024

November 2024

11/26/24: Extension of three-month PCA/CSG service agreements
11/19/24: Recent CBSM updates
11/19/24: CFSS implementation updates
11/18/24: DHS requests public comments on an HCBS evidentiary package
11/15/24: New ratings for Assisted Living Report Card
11/12/24: Training announcement: EW Foundations 2: Assessment, Support Plan and Rates
11/12/24: CFSS implementation updates
11/12/24: Rate and budget changes on Jan. 1, 2025
11/12/24: DHS requests feedback on EVV simplification for live-in caregivers
11/12/24: Grant opportunity for 501c3 and other non-profit social service organizations to support rural and underserved communities
11/5/24: Reminder: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
11/5/24: CDCS unbundling project and policy changes

October 2024

10/29/24: Reminder: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
10/29/24: Reminder: Webinar on how to talk about technology during the MnCHOICES assessment
10/29/24: CFSS implementation updates
10/29/24: How to use MnCHOICES for people enrolled in managed care and on a disability waiver
10/29/24: DHS to begin CFSS cost reporting
10/29/24: EVV requirements for Safe at Home program
10/29/24: Complex transitions referral form to open to all lead agencies
10/29/24: Reminder: DHS requests public comments on acute care transitions
10/22/24: CFSS implementation updates
10/22/24: COVID-19 wind-down policy clarifications
10/16/24: DHS requests public comments on HCBS evidentiary packages
10/15/24: DHS requests public comments on acute care transitions
10/15/24: Recent CBSM updates
10/15/24: CFSS implementation updates
10/15/24: CLQI grant RFP
10/15/24: PolicyQuest search function ends for adult protection, aging and disability services
10/8/24: Webinar on how to talk about technology during the MnCHOICES assessment
10/8/24: Register to attend Minnesota’s Self-Direction Connection Conference
10/8/24: Asset assessment policy change for married people who apply for AC
10/1/24: Reminder: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
10/1/24: MMIS updates for CFSS implementation
10/1/24: CFSS implementation begins Oct. 1, 2024

September 2024

9/24/24: Webinar announcement: EVV Lunch and Learn
9/24/24: Reminder: EW customized living services rate floor adjustments for disproportionate share facilities
9/24/24: CFSS resource for workers now available
9/24/24: What to expect when MnCHOICES legacy applications retire on Oct. 1, 2024
9/17/24: Watch The Principles of Disability Justice webinar recording
9/17/24: Self-paced online course: CFSS MMIS Updates Training
9/17/24: Recent CBSM updates
9/17/24: Workplace rights and minimum wage requirements
9/17/24: DHS publishes CFSS individual service delivery plan template
9/10/24: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans webinar series update
9/10/24: DHS begins EVV compliance enforcement
9/3/24: Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
9/3/24: MnCHOICES legacy systems retirement

August 2024

8/27/24: EW customized living services rate floor adjustment for disproportionate share facilities
8/27/24: Final version of the CFSS Policy Manual now available
8/26/24: DHS requests public comments on EW plan amendments
8/20/24: Recent CBSM updates
8/13/24: Feedback about barriers to transition from emergency rooms and hospitals
8/13/24: RFP to analyze funding models for direct support workers
8/13/24: HCBS labor market survey instructions
8/6/24: EVV provider training session
8/6/24: Reminder: Register for the Odyssey webinar “The Principles of Disability Justice”
8/6/24: Long-term services and supports workforce incentive payments for DSPs

July 2024

7/30/24: CFSS online trainings available
7/30/24: Reminder: Save the date for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
7/30/24: EVV provider onboarding session
7/30/24: Spouses and parents of minors can be paid to provide PCA services
7/30/24: EVV compliance reminder
7/30/24: EVV survey
7/30/24: Assisted living verification code requirement ends Aug. 1
7/30/24: Policy change to allow access to MHM TC with AMH-TCM, CMH-TCM, BHH and ACT
7/30/24: Legislative changes to PTO for CDCS and CSG workers
7/23/24: Registration for Odyssey webinar now open
7/23/24: Brochures and videos about how to get help with MnCHOICES assessments
7/16/24: HCBS Workforce Development Grant update
7/16/24: Recent CBSM updates
7/16/24: Reminder: Opportunities to give feedback on crisis, positive support, respite and specialist services
7/9/24: Webinar announcement: CDCS unbundling project
7/2/24: DHS requests public comments on HCBS evidentiary packages
7/2/24: EVV compliance update
7/2/24: RFP to analyze funding models for direct support worker retirement benefits

June 2024

6/25/24: Save the date for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024
6/25/24: Spanish and Russian translations of the PCA/CFSS worker training and test
6/25/24: Opportunities to give feedback on crisis, positive support, respite and specialist services
6/25/24: Housing Stabilization Services survey
6/25/24: Save information from in-progress online forms before July 12
6/25/24: Federal mileage rate increase
6/21/24: Emergency and disaster assistance for people receiving waiver services
6/18/24: Reminder: Webinar announcement: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
6/18/24: Updates to the AC and ECS eligibility worksheets
6/18/24: Recent CBSM updates
6/18/24: Olmstead disability inclusion and choice survey
6/11/24: Update to webinar announcement: EVV Quarterly Updates
6/11/24: MnCHOICES revision project update about assessment results and CDCS budgets
6/11/24: Policy change to allow waivers/AC to stay open for 30 days during incarceration
6/7/24: Phase 4 of the MnCHOICES revision launch will begin on July 1, 2024

May 2024

5/28/24: Recent CBSM updates
5/28/24: Survey about service suspension and termination form development
5/21/24: Reminder: Register for the Odyssey webinar “From Either/Or to Both/And: When Disability and Aging Intersect”
5/21/24: DHS will no longer allow lead agencies to bypass MMIS exception code 951
5/21/24: DHS plans to review, update and archive PartnerLink MnCHOICES webpages
5/21/24: EVV contact information update
5/16/24: DHS requests public comments on CFSS Policy Manual
5/14/24: Webinar announcement: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
5/14/24: Changes to the Direct Support Connect website
5/8/24: DHS announces CFSS implementation timeline
5/7/24: Policy change to remove MHM Y indicator eligibility requirement in the LTC screening document
5/7/24: Grants available to HCBS providers that support rural and underserved communities

April 2024

4/30/24: Reminder: SASD Support Team to discontinue fax number
4/16/24: Training announcement: EW Foundations 1: Administration and Eligibility
4/16/24: Rescheduled Odyssey webinar: “From Either/Or to Both/And: When Disability and Aging Intersect”
4/16/24: AASD discontinued forms DHS-2988 and DHS-2497
4/16/24: Recent CBSM updates
4/2/24: Upcoming Odyssey webinar postponed
4/2/24: Reminder: Webinar about the life-changing power of technology
4/2/24: Grant opportunity to support new Americans in the LTC workforce
4/2/24: SASD Support Team to discontinue fax number

March 2024

3/26/24: Instructional video on how to apply for an HCBS license under Minn. Stat. Ch. 245D
3/26/24: Reminder: Register for Odyssey webinar “From Either/Or to Both/And”
3/19/24: Webinar about the life-changing power of technology
3/19/24: RFP to evaluate rate methodologies for EW, AC and ECS programs
3/12/24: Reminder: Webinar announcement: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
3/12/24: Webinar announcement: EVV Quarterly Updates
3/12/24: MnCHOICES benchmark annual report posted
3/12/24: Recent CBSM updates
3/12/24: Lead agency business process review and recommendations reports
3/12/24: New manual to support people who take psychotropic medications
3/12/24: Reminder: Apply for the PCA training stipend by June 15, 2024
3/12/24: AASD and DSD will no longer accept questions through PolicyQuest
3/8/24: Phase 3 of the MnCHOICES revision launch will begin on April 1, 2024
3/5/24: 2024 Odyssey webinar series: Registration for first Odyssey webinar now open

February 2024

2/28/24: CFSS receives federal approval
2/27/24: 2024 Odyssey webinar series
2/27/24: Webinar announcement: Advancing Your Skills: Enhancing Support Plans
2/27/24: Acute Care Transitions Advisory Council to meet Feb. 29
2/20/24: CDCS budget changes for EW and AC
2/20/24: Recent CBSM updates
2/20/24: MnCHOICES revision application user survey
2/13/24: PCA now covers driving provided by PCA workers
2/6/24: Update to PCA remote QP supervision policy for certain populations
2/6/24: LTSS Improvement Tool lead agency feedback survey

January 2024

1/30/24: CMS approves EW amendment package
1/30/24: Minnesota launches new Assisted Living Report Card
1/30/24: CDCS policy change about hours of paid personal assistance services
1/23/24: Reminder: Acute Care Transitions Advisory Council to meet Jan. 25
1/23/24: Reminder: Volunteers from lead agencies needed to participate in focus groups about proposed MnCHOICES assessment changes
1/16/24: Webinar announcement: EVV Quarterly Updates
1/16/24: Acute Care Transitions Advisory Council to meet Jan. 25
1/16/24: Recent CBSM updates
1/16/24: Volunteers from lead agencies needed to participate in focus groups about proposed MnCHOICES assessment changes
1/9/24: PSN form now available for MHM eligibility and enrollment process
1/9/24: Case management, care coordination and assessment requirements
1/2/24: Seeking people to apply for temporary field interview positions

Additional resources

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