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Date: May 26, 2021
To: Counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations
From: DHS Disability Services and Aging and Adult Services divisions
Purpose: To provide guidance to lead agencies regarding assisted living licensure and customized living services
Effective: Immediately
Contact: For questions about Elderly Waiver customized living services, email dhs.aasd.hcbs@state.mn.us.For disability waiver customized living questions, email DSD.WaiverPolicy@state.mn.us.
The new Minnesota assisted living licensure law takes effect Aug. 1, 2021. The law establishes regulatory standards for the provision of housing and services in assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care to help ensure the health, safety, well-being and appropriate treatment of residents. DHS and the Minnesota Department of Health have provided more information about the law for providers and lead agencies on their websites. For more information, including specific guidance for lead agencies, read the full announcement at Lead agency guidance regarding assisted living licensure and customized living services.
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