Policy/Advocacy

Policy-making by government (state/local), non-profit and private organizations will determine the future direction for aging services in Minnesota. 

 

 

Key Minnesota aging-related laws, policies, and reports include:

Reviews of Current Policy

Provision of Long-Term Care Options Counseling and Long-Term Care Consultation- as voted on by the legislature during a special session, going into effect October 1, 2011.

Status of Current Aging Related Minnesota Legislature Actions - Last Updated 3-15-10

Federal Health Care Reform - State Health Policy Briefing (April 2010)   From the National Academy for State Health Policy  - A detailed description of impacts on states and LTC resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Older Americans Act Re-Authorization

MNLCOA Policy Statements

 

State Government Sites and Documents

Search for Minnesota legislation or bill status

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