Law changes, DHS provider bulletins, training requirement updates, and practice guidance — curated for Minnesota home care and disability service providers.
The 2025 MN legislative session made several amendments to Chapter 245D affecting licensing requirements, background study processes, and service delivery standards. Here's what changed, what's effective now, and what you need to update in your policies and training records before your next licensing review.
Read Full Update →Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) officially replaced PCA services in October 2024. If your agency is still transitioning, or if you have staff who worked under PCA and are now delivering CFSS, there are specific training and documentation differences that must be addressed under your 245D license.
Read Full Update →DHS licensing data from 2025 shows consistent patterns in the violations appearing in correction orders across the state. We reviewed the top three and translated them into practical steps your agency can take right now to avoid the same issues during your next licensing review.
Read Full Update →Minnesota DHS began requiring cost reporting for HCBS waiver providers in 2025 on a three-year cycle. This guide explains what's required, who it applies to, which financial data you need to compile, and how to structure your internal record-keeping to be ready when your cycle comes up.
Read Full Update →MN Rule 9544 (the Positive Supports Rule) remains one of the most complex training requirements for 245D providers. We break down the most frequently misunderstood sections — EUMR documentation, the 8-hour Core requirement, and the difference between Direct Care and Manager training paths.
Read Full Update →Most new 245D agencies that fail their initial licensing inspection are missing the same handful of things. We compiled a practical pre-inspection checklist based on real licensing review findings — covering personnel files, training documentation, policy manuals, and service agreements.
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