Webinar announcement: Overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 1, 2026, Exceptions Changes and Supervisory Review Requirements

Description

The DSD Fiscal Policy team will provide an overview of the CMS-approved exceptions changes and additional supervisory review requirements we are implementing July 1, 2026.

Agenda

This session will cover:

• Overview of Minn. Stat. §256B.4914, subd 14 limitations on rate exceptions for residential services.
• Changes to allowable cost drivers.
• Assessment and documentation changes for people with behavioral needs.
• Renewal cost reporting requirements.
• DHS guidance on Minn. Stat. §256B.092, subd. 3b: service authorizations and service agreements.
• Criteria for lead agencies to accept service agreements.
• Delegation of supervisor approvals to contracted case management supervisors.

Target audience

Lead agencies and contracted county supervisors.

Registration information

To register, refer to Webex registration – Overview of the CMS July 1, 2026, Exceptions Changes and Supervisory Review Requirements.

Accommodations

To request accommodations, email DSD Learn at least two weeks before the session.