MHCA Informer 11.19.25
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Posted by: Lauren Pause
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Member News
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Save-the-Date: February 25, 2026 Member Meeting – Free Emergency Tabletop Exercise
Save-the-date! Our annual emergency tabletop exercise will be held on February 25 and will be conducted by Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coordinators Emily
Moilanen and Ken Combs.
We also have a Member Meeting set for December. Have you registered yet? If not, click here!
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MHCA IN ACTION
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Save-the-Date: Day at the Capitol Scheduled for March 10 and 12
The Annual Day at the Capitol will be a two-part event taking place on March 10 and 12! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with legislators and advocate for policies that preserve and strengthen the home care industry in our state.
We’ll kick things off with a virtual preparation session on March 10 at 10:30am, where MHCA will share key materials and talking points to help you make the most of your conversations with lawmakers during the in-person portion on March 12.
Mark your calendar to drive meaningful change for Minnesota’s home care community.
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MEMBER CORNER
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MHCA Membership Renewals
Remember that it is renewal season at MHCA! Renew your membership today to ensure continued access to our education, advocacy, and support in 2026.
Log in to your agency’s account here and select the “Renew your Membership Here” button. Please reach out to lpause@mnhomecare.org if you have any questions!
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State news
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New Paid Leave and Minimum Wage Posters AvailableBeginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s minimum wage will be adjusted for inflation to $11.41 per hour for all employers statewide. The 90-day training wage for employees under age 20 will rise to $9.31 per hour. Some cities, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, have local minimum wages that are higher than the state rate. Care providers working in those areas must be paid according to the minimum wage in the city where the service is provided. Further research of your own city's minimum wage is recommended. Along with the updated Minimum Wage poster, a new Paid Leave poster is now available. Both posters are mandatory and offered in five languages. Under Minnesota law, employers must display all required workplace posters in a location that is clearly visible and accessible to employees. The posters are available to print or ordered for free from the Department of Labor and Industry website. They are available individually or as part of a poster pack.
FAQs on the DHS Pre-Payment Review ProcessThe DHS has added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to its website addressing inquiries about the Pre-Payment Review process announced by the Governor last week. Click here to access the FAQs. If you experience any significant delays during this process, please let us know.
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federal news
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Federal Government Re-Opening UpdatesOn November 12, the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, and formally ended the 43-day government shutdown. The following is the information that affects home care: Telehealth Flexibilities Reinstated The bill retroactively reinstates the Medicare telehealth flexibilities from the COVID-19 era through January 30, 2026, which had previously expired on September 30, 2025. For home health agencies, this restores the waiver of the originating site and geographic restrictions under section 1834(m), permitting face-to-face encounters to be conducted broadly via telehealth. Veteran Affairs (VA) Reimbursements The full-year appropriations for the Veterans Administration provide greater certainty for the continued stability of VA health services. The continuing resolution (CR) includes funding for the Department of Defense, which administers TriCare. During the shutdown, TriCare was unable to process or pay medical claims; this funding will allow reimbursement for services rendered between October 1, 2025, through the end of the CR.
Commence Health Domain ChangeCommence health website has transitioned to a new domain due to their new organizational identity. The new website is accessible at: https://www.commencehealthqio.cms.gov/en |
Educational Opportunities
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Upcoming MHCA Events - Register Today!
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On-Demand Opportunities
Click on the logos below for a list of courses offered!
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Find on-demand education here!
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FREE FOR MEMBERS!
RCTCLEARN Resources:
RCTCLEARN’s OASIS-E1-Integrating Data Collection into Patient Care Training Series is available and consists of 8 comprehensive Online Modules.
Please visit
https://rctclearn.net/oasis
to order your OASIS-E1 Training Series Package. New
and returning OASIS Training Series clients will receive access to the OASIS-E1 Training
Series after payment is made.
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Save the DateJanuary 22, 2026 - Reimbursement, Webinar February 25, 2026 - Member Meeting + Free Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise, Virtual March 10, 2026 - Home Care Day at the Capitol, Virtual March 12, 2026 - Home Care Day at the Capitol, In-Person
Other Educational Opportunities
Free Training
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Minnesota Home Care Association
P: 651.635.0607 | F: 651.635.0043 | www.mnhomecare.org | membership@mnhomecare.org
Mission: MHCA represents and supports Minnesota home care providers committed to high quality home care services.
Vision: MHCA will shape the home care landscape to improve and sustain quality home care services.
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