Human Services
Arc Guide to Minnesota Licensing Standards

The Department of Human Services (DHS) has developed licensing standards to protect the health, safety, rights and well-being of children

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Education
Arc Guide to Medication Administration in Public Schools

Each local school board has their own policies to help guide schools in their district. Policies define the direction and

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Education
Arc Guide to Medical Diagnosis of Disability vs. Eligibility for Special Education Services

In order for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to be able to get some services that could assist them,

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD)

Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) is a healthcare program for people age 16 and up who are

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Medical Assistance (MA)

Medical Assistance (MA) is Minnesota’s Medicaid program designed for people with disabilities, people with low incomes, pregnant women, children, adults

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Medical Assistance (MA) Renewals

All Medical Assistance enrollees are required to renew their healthcare either every 6 or 12 months. The type of renewal

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Human Services
Arc Guide to Medical Assistance Managed Care Options

Managed care allows healthcare benefits through a health plan. In Minnesota, managed care is one way people on Medical Assistance

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Education
Arc Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

When a school wants to change the classroom setting or school building where a student with a disability attends school

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Education
Arc Guide to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Education

Each student with a disability who receives special education services must receive educational services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

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Abuse Prevention
Arc Guide to Conversations about Safety and Abuse

It is important to talk about safety. It can empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to create a

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Arc Guide to Home Visits

Over the years, The Arc has found that the best way to influence change with elected officials is by helping

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Government Benefits
Arc Guide to Acronyms in Health and Human Services

ABLE Act:   Achieving a Better Life Experience Act ACA:         Affordable Care Act ACO:      

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