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Summer is a time to make memories and enjoy all Minnesota has to offer. MRCI-CDS is giving away tickets to The Minnesota State Fair and the Renaissance Festival. We have 100 tickets for each event that will be given away in sets of 4. Please note, The Renaissance Festival includes 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5-12yrs.) and runs on weekends from August 19th through October 1st. The State Fair includes 4 tickets and runs from August 24th through September 4th. |
One entry per household, please. Additional entries will not be considered. |
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Reminders about hospitalization |
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Because paper timesheet are becoming obsolete, please make sure to let program staff know if there has been a hospitalization. This will help prevent disruption in payment to staff. |
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Discontinuation of Floating holidays, adding New Holidays: |
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The 2023 legislature passed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) under the direction of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota for the programs of Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS), Consumer Support Grant (CSG) and PCA Choice. With the passing of the new CBA, brings changes MRCI wants you to be aware of.
As of July 1, 2023, workers under these programs will no longer have the two (2) floating holidays to use, in replacement of those floating holidays is the addition of July 4th, Veterans Day on November 11th in 2023 and Juneteenth in 2024. MRCI was able to confirm this with the Member Action Center ([email protected]) with SEIU. MRCI encourages those in the programs of CDCS and CSG to have a conversation with their case manager regarding the budget for these additional holidays.
Please also note, these three (3) holidays under the CBA are in addition to the current holidays of New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor day and Thanksgiving Day for a total of eight (8) holidays annually. For further questions on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, please contact the Member Action Center.
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National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass |
Have you heard of the Access Pass? This pass is available to those with disabilities and allows free entry to more than 2,000 recreation sites across the county. Click the button below for more information on the Access pass, including how to register. |
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Disability Pride Month has been celebrated since 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
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What is your favorite sport to watch?
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Last month we asked which social media platform is your favorite, and the results are in... Facebook took the lead with 47.5%! 29.5% of respondents went with 'Social Media? No Thanks!'. For the first time EVER, we have a tie! Instagram and Tik Tok are both at 11.5%. Stay tuned for the results of the sports survey next month! |
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The DHS EVV team will host quarterly sessions for people affected by EVV to provide clarification on roles/responsibilities, updates and next steps. The next session is scheduled for September 25th, 2023. |
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Self Direction Connection Conference
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Minnesota’s first Self-Direction Conference, Connecting People; Growing Together, will take place on Friday October 27, 2023 at the Mayo Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN from 8am to 3pm.
This conference is geared towards individuals, families, Case Managers and advocates all interested in or who want to learn more on Self-Direction.
MRCI-CDS is proud to be a Connect Level Sponsor for this event. For more information please visit this website or contact MRCI staff Julie Lux or Kyle Rueter at 800-829-7110.
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Every Wednesday, we share photos sent to us by clients and families that define what self-direction means to them. You'll also find important updates, helpful articles, announcements, and more.
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Each year MRCI is required to assign training to all workers under the 245D programs of Individualized Home Supports (IHS) formerly known as Personal Supports, Respite, and now Homemaker. Below is the calendar of when the training will be assigned.
Training is assigned in the beginning of the month and is due by the last day of the month. If your worker does not complete the training they will be temporarily suspended and not able to clock in or out through the app, or be paid for the time worked until complete.
If you have questions regarding the completion of the training you can connect with our program staff at 800-829-7110.
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CSSP-A Review, Person-Centered Planning |
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CSSP-A/IAPP Annual Review |
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Homemaker Staff Under the 245D Programs: MRCI now is including the Positive Support Rule training annually. The training has been assigned, please log in and complete by the end of November.
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With your help, we can continue to expand our service offerings and areas. |
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1961 Premier Drive, Suite 318
Mankato, MN 56001
(800) 829-7110
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