Waiver Provider 101

The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently announced a Waiver Provider 101 online learning opportunity for providers, waiver managers, supervisors, case managers, lead agencies and other interested stakeholders.

This course introduces providers to basic information about home and community-based services (HCBS) and Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP). The training targets people that want to provide services through the HCBS waiver and alternative care (AC) program. Get answers to many of your questions and learn where to go for answers! Each module lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Gather information on the training requirements
• Recognize and use resources throughout the training
• Discover how to navigate the MHCP Enrolled Providers webpages
• Increase knowledge regarding the HCBS waiver and AC program

Participants must have a unique key to register for training. If you do not have a unique key, you can obtain one here.

To register using TrainLink:

1. Go to TrainLink
2. Select the Continuing Care Learning Center
3. Select Sign On in the upper right hand corner
4. Enter your unique key.
5. Click the Go button.
6. Select Search Learning Activities.
7. Select All Online Training for Disability Services from the Category dropdown list.
8. Click the Search button.
9. Use the page number or arrows to move from page to page.
10. Select Waiver Provider 101 (NOT Waivers 101).

You can find more information here or call 651-431-4300 with any questions.