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The Resource -- February 2022
Happy Valentine's Day!
We love what we do because of people like you. Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day from all of us at MRCI-CDS!
Photo Contest Calendars
We hope you have been enjoying the photo contest calendars that we sent! We have more calendars available if you would like an extra. Use the button below to send an email request for another calendar.

Be sure to include your name and the mailing address where you would like the calendar sent.
Happy Presidents Day!
MRCI-CDS offices will be closed on Monday, February 21 for the holiday.
2022 Form W-4 for claiming "Exempt"
Action is required if you currently claim “Exempt” from Federal and/or State withholding.

If you or your employee's record currently indicates that you claim "Exempt" from Federal and/or State withholding, an email with instructions to complete the 2022 State and/or Federal W4 was sent. If the email was not received or there are questions, please contact our HR Department directly at cdshr@mymrci.org or 800-829-7110.

This is time sensitive and the forms are due back to MRCI-CDS by February 25.
2021 Tax Information
Tax Tools

As we approach tax time, we remind you that MRCI does not give out tax advice and recommends consulting a tax professional with questions you may have around your personal taxes. The IRS also offers some tools that may be able to help.

W-2s

The paper copies of W2s for 2021 were mailed out in January, and you can also access your W2s online through ADP Self-Service.


IRS Notice 2014-7

With the turn of the year, and tax season quickly approaching MRCI wants to make sure employees have all they need to file accordingly. Click the button to download the notice 2014-7 which can be used during your filing process with the federal government and the State of Minnesota, for those who qualify.
College Tuition Available for Direct Care Workers
You or your employees may be eligible.

The Minnesota Future Together Grants offer tuition-free pathways for students in high-need career areas. Many direct support professionals are likely to qualify for these grants.
Fingerprint Requirement for Background Studies Returns
DHS temporary provisional background checks have ceased and fingerprint background checks have returned.

At this time, DHS is requiring current employees with a cleared provisional background check to complete the fingerprinting and photo portion of their background check.

If you have a employee hired between April of 2020 and October of 2021 please have them watch their email for information from Human Resources on when they will need to get fingerprints taken.

The email will come from dhs.netstudy2@state.mn.us and will contain instructions on how to complete the fingerprinting process. Employees must get their fingerprints taken within 14 days of the date they receive the email to meet the requirement for continued employment.
Employee Exiting Form Reminder
Do you have any staff that no longer work for you? Client Representatives are encouraged to submit exit forms for any employees that no longer work for them to MRCI-CDS HR Department (CDSHR@mymrci.org). This will help us maintain up-to-date employment records and provide accurate information in situations such as employment/unemployment verification for all employees, as well as pay out any accrued paid time off (PTO) balances owed to former employees.
 
Please contact your program specialist with any questions. You can download copy of the Employee exit form using the button below. 
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
How to get your vaccine:

The connector is open to the public, and you can sign up by going to https://mn.gov/vaccineconnector/. You can also visit the Vaccine Connector FAQ to get answers to common questions.
2022 Training Schedule
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.
Month:
Subjects:
March
Minimizing the risk of sexual violence
April
Vulnerable Adults, Universal Precautions
June
HIPAA/Data Privacy, First Aid
August
Client Rights
September
Positive Supports Rule
October
CSSP-A Review, Person-Centered Planning
Once per year
CSSP-A/IAPP Annual Review
Homemaker Only
Annually, in June
8 Hour CORE
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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