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MN receives an ACL Awards Grant
ACL recently awarded grants totaling $4,877,699 to Adult Protective Services systems in 14 states. The three-year grants will be used to enhance statewide APS systems, evaluate and improve practices, and…
Read MoreInviting Public Comment on Older Americans Act Funding Proposal
In accordance with the Older Americans Act (Section 315(c)(1)), Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging is soliciting the views of older individuals, providers and other stakeholders on two elements of its 2019 funding proposal to…
Read MoreThe Minnesota Board on Aging Needs Your Comments
The Minnesota Board on Aging requests comments on the 2019 – 2022 State Plan on Aging for the State of Minnesota. You can review the report here. The public comment…
Read More2018 Legislative Session End With Two Bills and Veto
Session Ends with 2 Bills and Veto The 2018 legislative session ended and Governor Dayton vetoed the tax conformity bill and omnibus budget bill. Legislative leaders have publicly stated that…
Read MoreThe Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging and Adult Services Division is conducting a survey
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging and Adult Services Division is conducting a survey of provider wages and costs to support the evaluation of the new legislatively-mandated rate…
Read MoreGovernor Dayton Announces Bipartisan Plan to Protect the Health and Safety of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults in Minnesota but Leaves Out Key Stakeholders
Based on the recommendations of an independent work group convened by AARP Minnesota and a recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA), Governor Mark Dayton announced a…
Read MoreIssue for Action: Step Therapy
Issue for Action: Step Therapy Step Therapy Reform (SF2897/HF3196) Step Therapy, also known as fail first, is a cost savings tool used by health insurers to manage access to medications. Step therapy,…
Read MoreThe Inside Scoop – March 2, 2018
The Inside Scoop | March 2, 2018 from CPofMN on Vimeo. The 2018 Legislative Session began Tuesday, February 20th…which means, it’s time for The Inside Scoop! Toby Pearson, VP of…
Read MoreThe Inside Scoop – February 21, 2018
The Inside Scoop | February 21, 2018 from CPofMN on Vimeo. The 2018 Legislative Session began Tuesday, February 20th…which means, it’s time for The Inside Scoop! Toby Pearson, VP of…
Read MoreElder Abuse – Final Report
Addressing Elder Abuse in MN Long-Term Care Settings Final Report Governor Dayton asked AARP Minnesota to convene a Consumer Workgroup. Their task was to develop recommendations to improve the care…
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