On Thursday, October 25, 2011, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) released the bulletin, “2011 Legislative Changes to Customized Living and 24 Hour Customized Living Services — Elderly Waiver (#11-25-05).” According to DHS, this bulletin describes 2011 legislative changes to Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0915, subdivisions 3e and 3h governing the Elderly Waiver (EW) program that affect customized living (CL) provider rates, as well as service criteria for 24-hour customized living (24CL) service and certain provider practices. The bulletin also provides a summary of the effective dates of implementation of various changes outlined in the bulletin.

The specific 2011 changes addressed by the bulletin include:

• New criteria for 24-hour customized living service
• Case mix “L” changes affecting lower need individuals
• The 5% reduction to CL and 24CL component rates, service rate limits, and individual authorized rates
• Long-term care consultation (LTCC) expansion and housing with services
• Summary of implementation and effective dates

The bulletin may be downloaded from the DHS website here.

Please contact Phil Manz at the Association office if you have any questions about this bulletin.

Phil Manz
952.851.2484
pmanz@careproviders.org

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