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Saturday, July 31, 2010
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This week's question:
When will the scheduled July 1, 2020 Housing with Services (HWS) law changes go into effect?
Answer: The quick answer is that they will be enforced beginning October 1, 2010.
While a number of new laws affecting HWS providers officially became effective on July 1, 2010, most of these new laws will be enforced by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). On June 30, 2010 MDH issued Information Bulletin 10-07 to all HWS providers. In the bulletin, MDH states:
The 2010 Minnesota Legislature made changes to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144D (Housing with Services), chapter 144G (Uniform Consumer Information Guide), and sec. 256.975 (Consumer Information/Senior Linkage Line.)
These changes are effective July 1, 2010.
MDH will enforce the 2010 HWS Legislative Changes effective October 1, 2010.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is notifying Housing with Services (HWS) establishments that:
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MDH is delaying the 2010 HWS annual renewal process;
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The MDH delay with 2010 annual renewals will not jeopardize registration status;
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There are 2010 legislative changes effective July 1, 2010;
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MDH has received and will accept more comments and input to help implement the provisions of the new legislation; and
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MDH will begin enforcing the new legislation by October 1, 2010.
2010 MDH HWS Registration Renewal
MDH will continue to recognize beyond their expiration date of July 31, 2010, MDH registered HWS establishments which are in good standing with MDH regardless of the delay in processing the 2010 annual HWS renewal by MDH.
New HWS applications will continue to be accepted and processed during this transition.
During the transition between the July 1, 2010, effective date of the new legislation and the October 1, 2010, enforcement date by MDH of the new legislation, MDH will be reviewing and evaluating input about the new laws and deciding how best to implement the requirements, and updating the 2010 Housing with Services Registration and online renewal forms, including the Uniform Consumer Information Guide.
When the online process for 2010 is ready, MDH will send out annual renewal letters to each currently registered HWS which will include an access code for online HWS renewal. MDH will provide a timeframe for completion. When available, a printable copy of the updated Housing with Services Assisted Living Designation and Uniform Consumer Guide will be placed on the MDH website at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/licensure.html.
In addition, a July 1 law now requires a lease termination notice to include “information about how to contact the ombudsman for long-term care, including the address and phone number along with a statement of how to request problem-solving assistance.” We are waiting for suggested language from both MDH and the Ombudsman’s office.
If you prefer to read the law changes directly, see Article 17 Continuing Care with these 2010 legislative changes. The new language is underlined.
This week's question:
When will the scheduled July 1, 2020 Housing with Services (HWS) law changes go into effect?
Answer: The quick answer is that they will be enforced beginning October 1, 2010.
While a number of new laws affecting HWS providers officially became effective on July 1, 2010, most of these new laws will be enforced by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). On June 30, 2010 MDH issued Information Bulletin 10-07 to all HWS providers. In the bulletin, MDH states:
The 2010 Minnesota Legislature made changes to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144D (Housing with Services), chapter 144G (Uniform Consumer Information Guide), and sec. 256.975 (Consumer Information/Senior Linkage Line.)
These changes are effective July 1, 2010.
MDH will enforce the 2010 HWS Legislative Changes effective October 1, 2010.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is notifying Housing with Services (HWS) establishments that:
-
MDH is delaying the 2010 HWS annual renewal process;
-
The MDH delay with 2010 annual renewals will not jeopardize registration status;
-
There are 2010 legislative changes effective July 1, 2010;
-
MDH has received and will accept more comments and input to help implement the provisions of the new legislation; and
-
MDH will begin enforcing the new legislation by October 1, 2010.
2010 MDH HWS Registration Renewal
MDH will continue to recognize beyond their expiration date of July 31, 2010, MDH registered HWS establishments which are in good standing with MDH regardless of the delay in processing the 2010 annual HWS renewal by MDH.
New HWS applications will continue to be accepted and processed during this transition.
During the transition between the July 1, 2010, effective date of the new legislation and the October 1, 2010, enforcement date by MDH of the new legislation, MDH will be reviewing and evaluating input about the new laws and deciding how best to implement the requirements, and updating the 2010 Housing with Services Registration and online renewal forms, including the Uniform Consumer Information Guide.
When the online process for 2010 is ready, MDH will send out annual renewal letters to each currently registered HWS which will include an access code for online HWS renewal. MDH will provide a timeframe for completion. When available, a printable copy of the updated Housing with Services Assisted Living Designation and Uniform Consumer Guide will be placed on the MDH website at http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/licensure.html.
In addition, a July 1 law now requires a lease termination notice to include “information about how to contact the ombudsman for long-term care, including the address and phone number along with a statement of how to request problem-solving assistance.” We are waiting for suggested language from both MDH and the Ombudsman’s office.
If you prefer to read the law changes directly, see Article 17 Continuing Care with these 2010 legislative changes. The new language is underlined.
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