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Minnesota nursing home workers will wait for raises as DHS delays paperwork needed for federal approval.
The wage floor starts at $19 an hour for non-credentialed staff and rises to higher rates for certified nurses.
Federal approval and a public comment period are delaying the funding and policy changes.
Minnesota will fund part of the program with $18 million alongside federal money to cover the wage hikes.
The measure traces back to a 2023 state law creating a workforce standards board for nursing homes.
Industry opponents have fought the wage rules, including filing an unsuccessful lawsuit.
Minnesota expects federal CMS review within about 90 days once the rule change is submitted.
Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers worked with the workforce board to implement the wage policy.
The state argues the funding is essential to sustain higher wages in a low-margin industry.
The law aims to improve retention in nursing homes, where turnover is high.

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A Minnesota fraud scheme tied to Health and Social Services allegedly involves at least $1 billion in fraudulent claims.
Investigators found 22 fraudulent entities registered to a single building address, described as fictitious by authorities.
Some examined addresses did not exist or housed different, legitimate businesses than those listed on claims.
Officials described the fraudulent entities as designed to defraud the system, prompting calls for stronger oversight.
Minnesota lawmakers criticized oversight and urged a crackdown after the alleged fraud.
Fox News Digital conducted on-site visits to document fraudulent locations and confirm discrepancies.
The Griggs-Midway Building was a focal point, with 22 fraudulent entities tied to it.
Fraudulent locations included vacant buildings and suites that did not exist or housed different tenants.
The investigation raises concerns about how funding programs like Feeding Our Future were affected.
Authorities noted that several addresses did not exist or matched different legitimate businesses.
The report highlights the role of real buildings with legitimate tenants coexisting with fraudulent claims.

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