Public Policy – State
Council to help shape response to opioid epidemic
Deadline near to apply for Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking applicants until July 29 for the new Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council. Established by 2019 legislation, the council will review existing efforts to address the state’s opioid epidemic, establish future priorities and recommend specific projects to receive…
Read MoreMinnesota Board on Aging: Senior Advocate FYI
Governor Walz Releases His Budget Recommendations: On February 19th Governor Walz finalized and released his budget recommendations for the biennium. Click Minnesota Board on Aging Senior Advocate Update March 2019 for more information.
Read MoreThe Inside Scoop!
It’s time for another THE INSIDE SCOOP! This week’s SCOOP features Toby Pearson, Vice President of Advocacy. Toby gives a quick update on what has happened this week, and what to expect in the week ahead. Remember–if you have not yet shared stories with your senator and representative about the wonderful work and employees…
Read MoreMN 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 improve data collection and reporting to ACL’s National Adult Maltreatment Reporting Systems (NAMRS). State APS systems investigate reports of abuse and exploitation of older adults…
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 the Minnesota Board on Aging. Plans for Program Development and Coordination Activities funded under Title III-B (Supportive Services). Download summary. Strategy for cost sharing related to supportive,…
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 period ends 4:30 PM Friday June 22, 2018. Comments can be made by completing the online form. All comments will be reviewed.
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 they will not request a special session. Governor Dayton has also publicly stated that he will not call for a special session. What does this…
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 methodology for a number of services provided under the state’s Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC), and Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs. The rate methodology…
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 broad set of reforms and investments to hold providers guilty of abuse accountable and protect the health, safety, and dignity of seniors and vulnerable adults.…
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, or fail first, is a process that requires individuals who have been prescribed certain medications to try and fail one or more medications preferred by…
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