Rate Information
Error and Notification Information
Errors: All errors must be cleared before you are able to calculate a rate. If there are no errors in this section you can calculate a rate and close the RS Tool.
Notifications: Although a rate may be calculated, review the notifications to make sure that there is no action that is required.
Error ID
Clicking the error ID hyperlink will take you to the tab where the error occurred. Fix the error before returning to the Rate Information tab.
Notification ID
Click on a notification hyperlink to be taken to the place where the notification occurred.
Notification Description
Displays descriptions of notifications which may need to be resolved.
All errors must be cleared before you are able to calculate a rate.
Although a rate may be calculated if there are unresolved notifications, review the notifications to make sure that there is no action that is required.
Rate Details
Clicking Calculate will calculate the daily and monthly rates and associated limits.
Preview
Used to preview and print the RS Tool plan. For more information, view the Printing documentation User Manual page.
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Resources
CountyLink
Latest information, known issues reports, feature requests and more.
PolicyQuest
The Disability and Aging PolicyQuest is an automated Web-based system for lead agencies to submit policy questions. The public can view the responses.
Acronym and abbreviation list
A list of acronyms and abbreviations commonly used across the department is posted on InfoLink.
CBSM
The Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM) is a reference tool for lead agencies who administer home and community-based services that support older Minnesotans and people with disabilities.
How to get help
A list of steps to take if you cannot find an answer to your policy question in the CBSM.
