The Minnesota Senate Human Services Committee adopted an A3 amendment to Sen. Dibble's SF 2972 and recommended the bill, as amended, to pass and be re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety. The measure requires expanded ownership disclosures for nonprofit-to-for-profit transfers, prohibits asset-stripping and self-dealing, and establishes minimum staffing and 24-hour RN presence with waiver options.

Burke highlights timely changes in assisted living bill regarding use of restraints.

New rules define contestability and nonforfeiture benefits for long-term care insurance policies.

Minnesota mandates nursing home reuse as long-term care with local law compliance.

Senate File 1918 aims to strengthen protections for long term care residents amid ongoing concerns.

Commissioner implements audit authority for accuracy of resident assessments in Minnesota facilities.

Minnesota bill allows long-term care residents to have designated support persons present.

Ombudsman's intervention secures residence at Augustana Apartments for former Lake House patient.

Minnesota mandates timely long-term care assessments and imposes fines for non-compliance

Minnesota considers PACE to integrate Medicare and Medicaid for a new care model.

Minnesota legislators propose raising long-term care insurance credit limits for taxpayers.