The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care was a critical partner in passing the 2019 Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act.
Key provisions of the act include the following:
During the 2022 Minnesota legislative session, the Assisted Living Bill of Rights under Minn. Statutes 144G.91 had minor changes to the statutory language approved. The Assisted Living Bill of Rights has been updated.
New information regarding the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (“OOLTC”) is needed on notices with OOLTC information that are provided to residents and their representatives under 144G. The new requirement is an amendment to Minn. Statutes 144G.90 and is part of the policy bill passed during the 2022 legislative session. Notices must now include the following language:
"You may contact the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care for questions about your rights as an assisted living facility resident and to request advocacy services. As an assisted living facility resident, you may contact the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities to request advocacy regarding your rights, concerns, or questions on issues relating to services for mental health, developmental disabilities, or chemical dependency."
Learn more about the Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee and access all committee schedules, activities, and recordings.
Learn more about the Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee and access all committee schedules, activities, and recordings.
We encourage readers to check this page regularly for updates and stay connected this legislative session. You can also find your house representatives and state legislators, how to contact them, bills they’ve introduced, and committees they serve on.
