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SSIS Update Topic Index

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#472 – 8/28/2017

Surveys of Youth In Care Who Turn 17 Due for NYTD

New AFCARS Changes in Progress, Including ICWA

New Housing and Employment Outcome Screens in 17.3

SSIS Release Documentation Notice Process Changed

SSIs Fiscal V17.3 Statewide Release Training – Via WebEx

SSIS Fiscal New Worker Training – Last Two Sessions for 2017

September SSIS Fiscal Mentor Training

#471 – 8/16/2017

SSIS Training Schedule for 2017

SSIS Worker Mentor Meeting

SSIS Fiscal New Worker Training

CountyLink Updates

#470 – 7/34/2017

SSIS Business and Training Unit Seeks Lead Trainer

Adoption Placement Decision Summary Corrected

Webinar: Child Maltreatment Report Redesign in SSIS Version 17.3



#469 – 7/5/2017

SSIS Essentials Released, Classroom Schedule Announced

SSIS Business and Training Unit Seeks Lead Trainer

http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/county_access/documents/pub/dhs-294848.pdf




Pilot Agencies for SSIS V17.3 Needed

Reminder: Survey 17 Year Olds for NYTD

Enter Placement Discharge Dates into SSIS Within 30 Days



#468 – 6/16/2017

New eLearning and Classroom Training Opportunities for SSIS Users



#467 – 5/22/2017

Update on DEX to SQL Migration

SSIS Fiscal V17.2 Statewide Release Training – Via WebEx


CountyLink Updates

#465 – 4/11/2017

May Fiscal Mentor Meeting CANCELED

SSIS Seeking V17.2 Pilot Agencies

Input Needed for BRASS Code Changes for 2018-2019

SSIS Basics Course Schedule for 2017

#464 – 3/13/2017

Removing DEX from Payment Interface and Vendor Import

Viewing a Service Arrangement in a Payment


CountyLink Updates

#463 – 2/27/2017

REMINDER: SSIS Fiscal V17.1 Statewide Release Training – Via WebEx

New APS Screens in 17.1 and Pilot Counties

2017 SSIS Monthly Upload and State Reporting Schedule Re-Release


CountyLink Updates

#462 – 2/14/2017


V17.1 Pilot Release Update – Pilot Agencies Use New Version 17.1 Features

Person Information and Adult Maltreatment Reports








CountyLink Updates

#461 – 1/10/2017

Save the Date: SSIS Fiscal V17.1 Release Training – via WebEx

MNYTD Surveys of 17-Year-Olds ContinueNew AFCARS Regulations Finalized: Discharge Date to be Entered Within 30 Days, ICWA Process to be DocumentedSSIS Fiscal New Worker Training


CountyLink Updates

#460 – 12/18/2016

V17.1 Pilot Recruitment

SSIS Fiscal V16.4 Release Training – Recorded Session now Available!


CountyLink Updates

#459 – 12/12/2016

Dealing with Changes in Adoptive Family Structure

SSIS V16.4 Child Maltreatment Clarification

2017 SSIS Monthly Upload and State Reporting Schedule


CountyLink Updates

#458 – 11/30/2016

Release Update: V16.4 Right Around the Corner


December SSIS Worker Mentor Meeting

December SSIS Fiscal Mentor Meeting

SSIS Basics Course 2017 Registration Dates

CountyLink Updates

#457 – 11/14/2016


Minnesota Fails AFCARS Discharge Timeliness

SSIS Worker Mentor Meeting Upcoming

SSIS Fiscal Mentor Meeting Upcoming

SSIS Basics Course 2017 Registration Dates

CountyLink Updates






#456 – 11/1/2016

V16.4 Pilot Release Update

Reporting Multiple PMI Issues – New Reporting Instructions

Cleanup Work in SWNDX

SSIS V16.4 Mentor Meeting Announcement

#455 – 10/16/2016

Infant/Toddler Referral Link Updated

SSIS Training Website Changes

2017 Fiscal New Worker Training Dates Announced

Person Clearing Process – Transgender or Gender Changes

Requesting Name Changes

CountyLink Updates

#454 – 10/3/2016

Reporting Multiple PMI Issues Reminder

Survey 17 Year Olds for NYTD Beginning October 1st


CountyLink Updates

#453 – 9/19/2016

SSIS V16.4 Pilot Recruitment Request

Time to Review/Enter Your Agency’s Yearly Administration Settings for 2017

Helpful Hint for New MAPCY Index Card on Service Arrangements


Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#452 – 9/2/2016

SSIS V16.3 Statewide Installation

Reminder! SSIS V16.3 Statewide Release Training – Via WebEx


Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#451 – 8/19/2016

V16.3 Pilot Update

Third MNYTD Cohort Starts October 1st – Surveys of Youth in Care Due Within 45 days of 17th Birthday









Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#450 – 8/5/2016

Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#449 – 7/22/2016

Pilot Release Update

CountyLink Updates

Register for CURAM Demo on Child Welfare by August 2


#448 – 7/13/2016

CURAM Demonstration Sessions

Bug Buster – 16.2 Risk Assessments Missing Information

Bug Buster – 16.2 Document Template Editors

Bug Buster – 16.2 License Tracking Lists

CountyLink Updates


#447 – 6/24/2016

Assessments Due – MAPCY or DOC Report

Release Update: V16.2 Right Around the Corner

CountyLink Updates

Adult SDM Tools

Bug Buster for V16.2

CURAM Demonstration Sessions August 2016

Reminder! Register for SSIS Fiscal V16.2 Statewide Release Training – via WebEX


#446 – 6/13/2016

SSIS Fiscal Plays High Stakes at the 2016 AMSSA Conference

Worker Meeting Agenda Now Online

SSIS Fiscal V16.2 Statewide Release Training


#445 – 5/31/2016

Pilot Release Update: Pilot Agencies Use New Version 16.2 Features







June 21st Worker Mentor Meeting Agenda

SSIS FNWT Training

#444 – 5/13/2016

SSIS Joint Fiscal and Worker Meeting is Next Wednesday, May 18 – Are You Ready?Minnesota again “Substantially Noncompliant” with Title IV-E Due to Late Entry ofDischarge Data for AFCARS ReportingExpectations for Documentation of CP Intake Reports

Upcoming Events

#443 – 4/29/2016

SSIS Fiscal and Worker Join Forces May 18 to Host Special Combined Mentor Meeting

MAPCY Due Dates and Effective Dates

Upcoming Events

#442 – 4/19/2016

DOC Assessments for Open Placements Report Will Be Removed in v16.3

2016 Northstar Foster Care Rates Now Available

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: V162 Release and Worker Mentor Meeting Rescheduled

SSIS Hiring Part-time Student Worker

SWNDX Clearing Report Notices to be Sent Monthly

Upcoming Events

Child Safety and Permanency Hiring State Program Coordinator

#441 – 3/18/2016

Revised Child Welfare Data Dashboard

Enter Moving Home Minnesota Activities for Time Records

Bug Buster: Child Maltreatment Report Error Message

Upcoming Events

#440 – 3/4/2016

Volunteer to be a V16.2 Pilot Agency

Bug Buster: Emailing Report Defects

Upcoming Events

#439 – 2/19/2016

Bug Buster: Managed Grid Settings for CFC Report Grids and CFC Claim Search Grids Changed

Release Update: 16.1 Right Around the Corner

Upcoming Events & CountyLink Updates







#438 – 2/5/2016

SAVE THE DATE: SSIS Fiscal/Worker Joint Mentor Meeting May 18

V16.2 Worker Mentor Meeting May 17 (no V16.1 meeting)


#437 – 1/25/2016

Pilot Release Update

Reporting Multiple PMI Issues

CountyLink – Broken Links and Error Messages

Run Claims Exception Report with All Claim Type Filters to Receive Complete Results

SSIS Basics Worker Training Schedule Janaury-June 2016


#436 – 1/8/2016

Volunteer to be a v16.1 Pilot Agency!

Did You Know? Understanding Child Placement

SSIS Basics Worker Training Schedule January-June 2016

2016 FNWT Schedule

CountyLink Updates

#435 – 12/22/2015

AFCARS Update

Title IV-E Revenue and SEAGR

CountyLink Updates

SSIS Upload and State Reporting Schedule

2016 FNWT Schedule

#434 – 12/7/2015

Case Findings for CW-TCM

MAPCY WBT (Web-based Training) Training Available

Statewide 15.4 Install Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8

2016 FNWT Dates Now Available

Upcoming Events and Training

#433 – 11/24/2015

Release Update: 15.4 Right Around the Corner

Annual Reminder to Review/Enter Your 2016 Yearly Settings

Claiming Disabled 12/3

MAARC Call Center Intakes Reminder

Run Healthcare Claim Proofing for ICD-10

http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/county_access/documents/pub/dhs16_198250.pdf






Eligibility for Youth Placed by Corrections

VA-CEP Intake and Assessment Training

2016 FNWT Dates Now Available

CountyLink Updates

Upcoming Events and Training

#432 – 11/12/2015

Pilot Release Update: Pilot Agencies Use New Version 15.4 Features

Mental Health Billable Diagnosis Information Now Available Online at CountyLink

How to Use the “Do Not Claim” Detail Report to Assist with MCO Billing

ATTN: SSIS Basics is Now a Two-Day Course

V15.4 Fiscal Release Training via iLinc

Upcoming Events

#431 – 10/26/2015

SSIS ICD019 Testing Complete

Essential Community Supports (ECS) Program Code in v15.3

Email in Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 OS

Upgrading the Operating System to V7R2 on your AS/400 (iSeries) before v15.4 is Released?

ATTN: SSIS Basics is Now a Two-Day Course

Northstar Adoption Assistance Eligibility Determination

Upcoming Events and CountyLink Updates

#430 – 10/6/2015

Enter ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes to Avoid Non-payment of MH-TCM and Rule 5 Healthcare Claims

Enter ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes to Avoid Non-payment of Waiver and AC Healthcare Claims

Upcoming Training: SSIS Basics

Upcoming Training: Fiscal Release Training and Fiscal New Worker Training

#429 – 9/21/2015

SSIS General Report Identifies Due Dates for Placement Reviews

Foster Care and Waiver Services Policy Clarification and How-to Enter Payments in SSIS



Register for Upcoming Mentor Meetings

#428 – 9/8/2015

On-time Data Entry is a Key Issue for AFCARS

SSIS v15.3 Installation Begins Tuesday, Sept. 8

New Grid Feature: Find Panel









#427 – 8/24/2015

ICD-10 Diagnosis Code Reminders

V15.3 Statewide Installation September 8-9




#426 – 8/7/2015

Avoid Duplicate RCA Payments when Clients Transition to NKA

Record MnCHOICES Time and Payments in SSIS

LNDX Bug Resolved




#425 – 7/24/2015

Reminder -- Intakes

August SSIS Worker Mentor Meeting


Upcoming Training: Fiscal Release Training and Fiscal New Worker TrainingCountyLink Updates

#424 – 7/15/2015

Fiscal Updates in the June 30th Package Release

Child Foster Care Report Bugs in V15.2 Package Release

Call Center Implementation

Upcoming Training, Events and CountyLink Updates

#423 – 6/29/2015

Claiming Interface Schedule Change Effective June 30th, 2015

Quick Reference Charts for New Northstar Care Components

CHART: Northstar Care by BRASS Code and Other Eligibility Factors

CHART: Northstar Care by BRASS Code and Other Eligibility Factors when Corrections is Involved

CHART: How Northstar Care Components Replace Legacy

Upcoming Training

http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/agencywide/documents/pub/dhs16_195603.pdf





CountyLink Updates

#422 – 6/15/2015

Volunteer to be a v15.3 Pilot Agency

SSIS Fiscal Q&A Sessions – CFC Report

SSIS Fiscal New Worker Training (FWNT)

Missed v15.2 Release Notes

SSIS Basics Training

CountyLink Updates

#421 – 5/29/2015

Claiming Interface Schedules Change for all Counties2

BUG – MAPCY Level and Payments when a Draft MAPCY Exists

BUG – RTF Editor

CountyLink Updates

#420 – 5/15/2015

Flipping Claims in v15.2

Training

Register for Upcoming Worker Mentor Meeting

CountyLink Updates

Upcoming Events

#419 – 5/1/2015

Version 1Pilot Agencies Use New Version 15.2 Features


Northstar Q & A; MAPCY Assessment Significant Birth Date

AFCARS ALERT: Less Time to Complete Data Entry

SSIS is Hiring! Fiscal Sr. Business Analyst

Essential Community Supports Planning

Help Desk Tip: How-to Take a Screen Shot

Upcoming Training and CountyLink Updates

#418 – 4/17/2015

Version 15.1 Placement Defects

Input Being Sought for 2016–17 BRASS Changes

Bugs and Corrections (SEAGR, MMIS Medicare Part D, Northstar Kinship Eligibility Determination)

Northstar Q & A; Northstar Tips & Tricks

Upcoming Training and CountyLink Updates






#417 – 4/3/2015

Regenerate Draft Q1 2015 Child Foster Care Reports

SSIS Help Desk Refers Policy-related Questions

Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#416 – 3/20/2015

All Reporting Felds Now Editable on a Payment that is Claimed on the Child Foster Care Report

What do you mean—”Northstar”?

Upcoming Events

CountyLink Updates

#415 – 3/10/2015

What is SSIS Basics?Fiscal 15.1 Articles

Child Foster Care Report and Special Cost Code 10

SSI Benefits or Title IV-EReimbursement?

Continue to Request Child Foster Care Data Cleanup Reports until v15.1.5

Changes for the Title IV-E Foster Care Per Diem Rates Bulletin

System & User Defined Grid Settings for the Child Foster Care Claims Tab

Child Foster Care Report Exclusions

Northstar Q&A

CountyLink Updates

#414 – 2/20/2015

v15.1.5 Fiscal Release Training AND SSIS Fiscal iLinc Q&A SessionsRegister for Fiscal iLinc Sessions

Q1, 2015 Child Foster Care Report Deadline ExtendedChild Foster Care ReportChild Foster Claim SearchCORRECTED BRASS CODE “How to Pay for Bed Holds”revised and reprinted from Jan. 14, 2015 Issue #411.

Placement—Northstar or Legacy?CountyLink Updates and Upcoming Events

#413 – 2/11/2015

Pilot Agencies Use New Version 15.1 FeaturesRelease Schedule Changes 15.1 / 15.1.5

Northstar Q&A: Commissioner Transitions in v15.1

Northstar Q&A: Successor Custodians in the Northstar Kinship Assistance Benefit Agreement






#412 – 1/23/2015

CW-TCM Case Finding RequirementCountyLink Updates

REPRINT: MnSURE + SWNDX + SSIS = Multiple PMI#s

#411 – 1/14/2015

Reimbursement for RCA Payments Based on Submission of a RCA ReportTitle IV-E Abstract Report and Special Cost Code 10

Northstar Q&A

How to Pay for Bed Holds

New iLinc Sessions and 14.4 Documentation

Review County Preference Settings (updated)

Tips and Tricks for RTF (Rich Text Format) Headers

SSIS is Hiring! Fiscal Senior Business Analyst

#410 – 12/15/2014

Volunteer to be a v15.1 Pilot Agency!Items Included in the v15.1 Release

Review County Preference Settings

14.4 CountyLink Updates

#409 – 12/1/2014

Pilot Agencies Use New Version 14.4 FeaturesNorthstar Care for Children

New Grid Settings Warning Message

Workgroup Info Added to Claims Exemption Report

New Setup Tab Field

ICD-9 and ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes Entry

2015 SSIS Monthly Upload and State Reporting Schedule

Upcoming Training

#408 – 10/31/2014

December 17, 2014 Fiscal Mentor Meeting CancelledV14.4 Release Training will be Held via iLinc

iLinc Registration Process

CountyLink Updates and Coming Events

#407 – 10/20/2014

Announcing SSIS Fiscal iLinc Q&A Northstar SessionsUpcoming Events and Training







#406 – 10/3/2014

ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes and MMIS Service Agreement LettersDesignate a Northstar Contact Person for Your AgencyUpcoming Events and TrainingCountyLink Updates

#405 – 9/22/2014

Use SSIS Placement Reports to Prepare for Northstar Care for Children2015 Service ArrangementsTrial Home Visit Cleanup in SSISRTF Document Template Headers – Blank HeadersHaving Trouble Viewing Your Attached File?Upcoming Events and Training

#404 – 9/5/2014

Statewide Implementation Begins September 10 for SSIS V14.3RTF Documents and the SpellcheckerUpcoming Mentor Meeting InformationCountyLink Updates and Upcoming Events

#403 – 8/22/2014EDITED REPRINT: How to Reopen Finalized Claims in 14.3Upcoming Mentor Meeting InformationCountyLink Updates and Upcoming Events

#402 – 8/8/2014PILOT RELEASE UPDATE: New Version 14.3 FeaturesPrinting Grids in 14.3How to Reopen Finalized Claims in 14.3Upcoming Mentor Meeting InformationCountyLink Updates and Upcoming Events

#401 – 7/25/2014Check ICD-9 Diagnosis Code End DatesHealthcare Eligibility from MMIS: Daily versus Monthly DataIMPORTANT! Update Staff-provided RatesSSIS Fiscal Training Announces Two New iLinc Training SessionsSSIS Worker Mentor Meeting Registration is OpenNow Hiring SSIS Fiscal Sr. Business AnalystCountyLink Updates and Upcoming EventsMentor Updated Contact Information

#400 – 7/11/2014








ATTN: Agency IT Staff Install SSIS Silently with only the Worker/Fiscal FeatureChange in Technical and Policy Support for RMSUpcoming Meeting and Training EventsCountyLink UpdatesMentor Updated Contact Information

#399 – 6/27/14Bug Buster TCM CSR and SEAGR Report Submission IssuesSSIS is Hiring! Two Quality Assurance Analyst Positions OpenSSIS Q & AAlleged Victim, Alleged Offender and Allegations Required to View Screened-Out ReportsFacility Information Required in Facility InvestigationsUpcoming Meeting and Training EventsVolunteer to be a v14.3 Pilot Agency

#398 ~ 6/16/14CountyLink Updates including Workstation Specs for MnCHOICES and SSIS UsersSSIS Q & A SSIS Fiscal Team Enters the Ring at AMSSA 2014 Overview of Fiscal Speakers and Conference SessionsICD Diagnosis Code Change on MMIS Service Authorization LettersSSIS Available in 64-bit Soon!MNsure + MAXIS + SWNDX = Multiple PMI#s

#397 ~ 5/30/14Exclusion Reason Examples for RCA ReportBug Buster Spellchecker and Custom Dictionary IssueUpcoming Events Mentor Meeting Registration, SSIS Basics, and Fiscal New Worker TrainingsCountyLink Updates

#396 ~ 5/20/14Version 14.2 Statewide Implementation Begins May 27How-to Save Your Grid Settings Before the v14.2 ReleaseUpcoming Events Fiscal Release Training, SSIS Basics, and Fiscal New Worker TrainingsCountyLink Updates

#395 ~ 5/2/14Version 14.2 Pilot Release AnnouncementsRegister Now! Worker Mentor Meeting May 13Register Now! Fiscal Mentor Meeting May 14

#394 ~ 4/21/14MMIS Healthcare Eligibility Changes Take Effect with Pilot ReleasesRegister Now! Worker Mentor Meeting May 13Register Now! Fiscal Mentor Meeting May 14







CountyLink Updates

#393 ~ 4/4/14ICD-10 Implementation PostponedPolicy Update: When to Create New RCA Payment WorksheetsPreparing for the New RCA Report in v14.2Volunteer to be an SSIS Pilot AgencySSIS BASICS: SSIS May Worker Training Comes to BemidjiRegister Now! Worker Mentor MeetingCountyLink Additions

#392 ~ 3/21/14ICD-10 Diagnosis Entry is a Phased ProcessBug Buster: Use PDFs to Print Legacy Documents and Service PlansHow to Enter Mental Health Diagnosis ICD-10 Codes into SSISICD-10 Q&ASSIS BASICS: SSIS New Worker Training in Three PartsRegister Now! Fiscal New Worker Training in Crookston on April 9-10CountyLink Additions

#391 ~ 3/7/14Fiscal Purge InformationBug Buster: Workaround for Incomplete Healthcare Claim SearchesICD-10 Code Entry Available in Version 14.1Reminder: Enter CMH Screenings by 3/31Reminder: SSIS Microsoft XP Support Ends in AprilCountyLink Additions to Fiscal Release 14.1 Training Materials, Partnership Minutes

#390 ~ 2/18/14Use new RCA Payment Worksheet in V14.1V14.1 release training will be held via iLinc on February 25V14.1 statewide implementation: February 24-25Alert SSIS when Fiscal mentor roles changeSave your grid settings before the Version 14.1 release

#389 ~ 1/24/14Pilot agencies use new Version 14.1 featuresMinor parents can be named caregiversHelp Desk employing WebEx to troubleshoot

#388 ~ 1/14/14Clearing/Merge update: Use caution when doing a Person MergeSend policy questions to Amy LembckeRegister now for FNWT in BrainerdTips to make SEAGR revisions easier







Alert SSIS when mentor roles changeWEB members’ input neededWaiver Provider Standards changes affect Waiver/AC claimable servicesRegister for SSIS Worker Mentor Meeting

#387 ~ 12/16/13Page break by Worker for Time Proofing in Healthcare Claiming is a useful toolVolunteer to be a V14.1 pilot agencyUse caution when doing a Person MergeCounty Public Health staff use SSISWhen to use Exclusions versus Do Not Claim2014 SSIS Monthly Upload and State Reporting ScheduleMentors, mark your calendars for 2014 Worker Mentor Meetings

#386 ~ 11/26/13V13.4 statewide implementation is Dec. 3-4New MAPCY tool is available in V13.4Save Advanced Payment grid settings before V13.4 is released2014 foster care rates are now availableRegister for various fiscal training optionsRegister for Worker Mentor meeting on Dec. 11Child welfare payment requirements in SSIS

Track ICD-10 diagnosis codes from MMIS Service Agreement letters & Diagnostic Assessments

#385 ~ 11/08/13Bus Org, Service Vendor, Parent/Payee Bus Org: What does it all mean?Correct setup of foster care providers for placement entrySituations where the agency pays the Service vendor not the Payee vendor/parent Bus OrgV13.4 fiscal Release Training

#384 ~ 10/25/13Pilot agencies use new Version 13.4 featuresSSS Help Desk prepared to support MnCHOICESWorker Mentor Meeting is December 11

#383 ~ 10/11/13Minimize claim denials by verifying prior auth units remaining Reminder: Do Not Claim Reason Code was removed in V13.3Next Worker Mentor Meeting is December 11

#382 ~ 9/30/13Why are these clients on the Clearing Log?New MNYTD survey reporting period is 10/1/13 through 9/30/14No action needed for some negative IV-E claims that reject on the 2570A

#381 ~ 9/16/13SSIS Support of Microsoft XP Machines








V13.3 Fiscal Statewide Release Information available onlineReminder on the Red Squiggly Lines – V13.3 Spell Check

#380 ~ 9/4/13Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Mandate affects Payment of Healthcare ClaimsHealthcare Eligibility Do Not Claim Determination ReportLicense Set-up for Child Family Foster HomesTips to Minimize Workgroup document Template Search ResultsPolicy & Development & Use of SSIS V13.3 Attached Files Function

#379 ~ 8/16/13Preparation for Claiming changes for DD and LTC ScreeningsFiscal mentor meeting on September 17th

#378 ~ 7/26/13Pilot agencies use new V13.3 featuresFiscal mentor meeting is September 17V13.1 and V13.2 job aids

#377 ~ 7/12/13Delphi upgrade completed in Version 13.3Register now for FNWT in CrookstonWorker mentor meeting is August 14The SSIS Worker Advisory Group thanks you!

#376 ~ 6/28/13Title IV-E Abstract Report proofing uses Supervising Agency Effective DateReminder: Top 30 wish items are needed for WAGSSIS FFP information updatedIV-E Proofing message #1147 is clarifiedReport required units of service on SEAGRSet timeframe for longstanding statewide case access requestsQ & A about Adam Walsh background study requirementsRegister for August 14 Worker mentor meetingReport Spotlight: Iv-E Placements by Date Range with DOC Assessments

#375 ~ 6/14/13Volunteer to be a V13.3 pilot agency!WAG wish list “Top 30” due on June 19Use this tip for easy entry of sibling court ordersUpload Update due Friday, June 28

#374 ~ 5/31/13Title IV-E group provider search addedSend Fiscal enhancement requests to the SSIS Help LinePurge lists longer after retention periods updated in V13.2








Use PSOP at intake and workgroup creationView multiple SSIS screens with these tipsWAG reminds agencies to respond by June 19

#373 ~ 5/17/13V13.2 statewide installation is May 28-29Mouse scrolling is availableMoving Home Minnesota begins in JuneWAG will prioritize Wish List itemsCP and FA Plans can tap data from SDM tools

#372 ~ 4/30/13Pilot agencies use new V13.2 featuresBug Buster: Statewide Case Access workaround suggestedWorker Mentor Meeting reschedule for May 10CW-TCM and MN-TCM dual case management requirements explainedContinuous placement entry corresponds to financial responsibilityState templates improvements continue

#371 ~ 4/12/13Workers will use SSIS features on iPadsContinuous Placements Instructions clarifiedFiscal Mentor Meeting rescheduled for April 23Help Line: Report data fixesHelp Line: Confirmation emailsReport Spotlight: Healthcare Claims Claim Audit Report

#370 ~ 3/29/13Supervising Agency Effective Dates need valuesWorkers will use SSIS features on iPadsOptions for agency CW-TCM support describedMentor meetings are April 11 and 12Upload schedule has a quarterly revision

#369 ~ 3/15/13Volunteer to be a V13.2 pilot agency!Title IV-E 2570A process changesMarch upload is due on March 29SSIS Worker mentor meeting is April 12

#368 ~ 3/1/13Lost text issues resolved!Bug BustersReport Spotlight: MH-TCM Eligibility ReportWAG reps seek input and feedback from workers







Workers have several avenues to provide feedback and ideasRun Claimed Payment Proofing for IV-E Abstract ReportSSIS Worker training includes WBTs

#367 ~ 2/15/13V13.1 statewide installation is February 25-26FNWT frequency changes in MarchEnter CMH screenings by 3/31/13Bug Buster: Use caution selecting a workgroup close reasonInfant and Toddler Intervention screen delayed pending reviewSave your grid settings before V13.1 releaseParent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) workaround explainedFiscal Mentor Meeting is April 11

#366 ~ 2/1/13Pilot counties use new V13.1 featuresSWHHS grows with addition of Redwood and PipestoneRegister for upcoming training sessionsMN-ITS connection errors are affecting claiming interfaces

#365 ~ 1/18/13Select button is not working during clearingCopy Clients functionality is availableSpotlight: Client Eligibility ReportWhat happened to the Crisis Prevention PlanBug Buster: Avoid spacing problems that display in emailed reportsJob Posting: Help Line Team Lead

#364 ~ 1/4/13Volunteer to be a V13.1 pilot agencySet up notifications for new DHS Bulletins2013 SSIS Monthly Upload and State Reporting ScheduleMNYTD surveys of 19-yr-olds are underwayJanuary 2013 FNWT course cancelledFiscal’s V12.4 iLinc recording not available

#363 ~ 12/14/12Avoid losing text….in HTML and RFTRegenerate, run proofing after release installationReport spotlight: Healthcare EligibilityHelp Line’s Jerry O’Keefe retires in January#362 ~ 11/30/12Version 12.4 installation is December 11-12Avoid losing text while highlightingEDT trainer coverage changesHere’s how to take a quick screenshot in SSIS







Release training offered via webinarVolunteer to be a V13.1 pilot agency

#361 ~ 11/16/12SSIS V12.4 pilot progressesSend your agency wish list to your WAG repFiscal Mentor Meeting is November 20Hidden error messages can prevent work in Chronology and IntakeSupervisors’ Forum topic is child maltreatment screening practices

#360 ~ 11/02/12Version 12.4 pilot is underwaySupervisory Forum topic is child maltreatment screeningFNWT courses are scheduledFiscal Mentor Meeting is November 20

#359 ~ 10/19/12Workarounds identified for two issuesOctober is national Cybersecurity MonthFederal reporting data due by end of October: AFCARS, NYTD, ESEA

#358 ~ 10/5/12Rule 5 Room and Board reimbursement updateAction menu shortcut key disabledWorker Advisory Group introduced

#357 ~ 9/21/12SSIS revises workstation recommendationsDisability Waiver Rate System help is availableCrookston FNWT session has openingsChild Count changes on Q3 IV-E Abstract Report

#356 ~ 9/7/12SSIS workstation recommendations – 2012MnCHOICES technical specificationsSSIS will drop round 1 charts in Version 12.4Workstation errors, shutdown issues addressedNominate regional reps to the Worker Advisory CommitteeTrainLink upgrades search featureFiscal NWT sessions have openings

#355 ~ 8/17/12FAC-requested projects completedMentor and supervisor training available

#354 ~ 8/3/12SSIS-county virtualization initiative underway









Version 12.3 pilot beginsNew IV-E eligibility report coming inV12.3Fiscal Advisory Committee seeks inputSSIS seeks reps for Worker Advisory CommitteeCMHRS report discontinuedTitle IV-E Abstract Report changes in Version 12.3

#353 ~ 7/20/12SDM updates answer frequent questionsWorker Mentor Meeting is August 21New web-based training modules are available online

#352 ~ 6/29/12SDM finale dates of 9/9/1990New policy Bulletins publishedRegister now for Fiscal New Worker TrainingCW-TCM questions answeredBe a Version 12.3 pilot agency

#351 ~ 6/15/12Bug Buster: Error in Copy Service Plan functionTraining Opportunities: FNWT, SDM webinar recordingTemplate Header issue requires this workaroundVA-CEP Interface Issue Resolved: Fax reports for May 30 – June 11

#350 ~ 5/25/12Version 12.2 goes statewide on May 30-31SDM webinar registration, materials availableTribal FMAP available when tribal Supervising Agency Effective Date enteredRecord Nursing Home Report # on CEP reports in Version 12.2IV-E Schedule 2570A distributed for Q1, 2012IV-E Report returns to five-quarter period

#349 ~ 5/11/12Agency action needed in these IV-E reimbursability situationsNote email changes!TCM CSR Time Proofing bug discoveredNext Supervisor’s Forum is May 29Record all placements of 24 hours or longerCP Focus class is replaced

#348 ~ 4/27/12SSIS Version 12.2 ready for pilotSome claiming issues resolvedGuide for claiming EFC and EFC-SIL publishedSuggestions will help prepare for SDM in Version 12.2







Worker Mentor Meeting: Tuesday, May 22

#347 ~ 4/6/12Technical tip for agencies that query data in SSISResolution found for Title IV-E proofing message #1101 bugIV-E proofing tips suggestedUse County Defined Field with IV-E payment proofing

#346 ~ 3/23/12Permanency goals should be updatedTip: How to prioritize IV-E proofing tasksFiscal mentor meeting Title IV-E Q&A coming soonRule Code must match BRASS Service to claim IV-E reimbursementReminder: Q1,2012 Title IV-E Abstract Report to include six quartersGrace period ends 3/31 for Adoption Assistance document headers

#345 ~ 3/9/12Bug BustersIV-E Abstract Report training addedSafe Place for Newborns: new DHS documentation available in V12.1Improve search results within CountyLinkRedesigned Title IV-E Abstract Report includes SSIS Payment Type of RecoveryHow to save an exported template and email it to another agencyNWT spots open at Brainerd lab

#344 ~ 2/24/12Version 12.1 installation happens next weekV12.1 has new Spell Check capabilitiesAuto Correct option available in V12.1Quarterly Supervisors’ Forum is March 6Enter CMH Screenings by March 31MNYTD youth surveys are not required in FFY 2012Changes noted in IV-E

#343 ~ 2/10/12Regional Meetings prompt Q & A documentBug Busters: Certification of DistributionChild waiver subprograms added: WG program changes required2012 monthly Upload and state reporting scheduleTraining sessions are availableRegister for Mentor MeetingsJob Posting: SSIS Trainer

#342 ~ 1/27/12Version 12.1 pilot begins on January 30IV-E Abstract Report training coming







SSIS seeks skilled applicants for upcoming jobsChanges to Child Counts in the redesigned IV-E Abstract ReportLocked Claimed Payments

#341 ~ 1/13/12Children’s Mental Health (IFCSP) service plan tipHow to use SSIS combined documentsRegister for Mentor Meetings, February 21 and 22

#340 ~ 12/30/11Watch for DSD webinar alertDocument Template Editor session addedBlank header needed for adoption documentsHow to enter substitute care payments

#339 ~ 12/16/11IV-E Submission to MAXIS screen displaying 12/30/18995010 changes impact claiming and submission dateAdd agency headers to Adoption Assistance state templatesSystem finalization removed as of 12/16/11

#338 ~ 12/02/11SSIS is working to fix problems with plans and documentsDocument Template Editor sessions addedNote these reminders for V11.4 releaseSet up 2012 County PreferencesServer replacement schedule is on trackRegister now for limited Fiscal NWT classesNext mentor meetings announcedAlert workers to PATH name changeAgencies will begin using Disability Waivers Rates System in January Worker’s duties determine attendance at CWFT or NWTJob posting: SSIS Fiscal Trainer

#337 ~ 11/11/11Accurately enter transfer of custody to a relativeTraining will ease document template worriesQuarterly Supervisor’s Forum topic is Safety

#336 ~ 10/28/11AFCARS and MNYTD have 11/4/11 deadlineEnter permanent transfers of legal and physical custodyRegister for Grid Options webinarUser Activity Log sign Off Time changes with V11.3Corrected: Workaround for Time summary by Service Activity report







IV-E cleanup reports are on their way#335 ~ 10/14/11Foster care reimbursement answerGrid Options webinar announcedWorkaround for Time summary-By Service Activity report

#334 ~ 10/07/11Avoid losing text from SSIS documentsAdult Maltreatment Report workaround suggestedMHCP purges MN-ITS mailbox on 10/14Consider being a V11.4 pilot county!

#333 ~ 9/30/11Familiar documents are not “lost”Save Configuration renamed and improvedOHPP consults availableList updates document status and availabilityGuidelines for template featuresAgencies need to make preparations for server replacementProposed server replacement scheduleDiagnosis codes will be required for all claiming categories

#332 ~ 9/9/11Federal reimbursement is available for computer upgradesHelp Line staff remind agencies of problem reporting processNew Birth Match improvements require local agency actionMNYTD contact data improvement soughtUse new Document Template ListExport a banded (canned) report

#331 ~ 8/26/11Server rollout is statewide replacementExtensive V11.3 training information availableEntering Authority for placement in SSISWhy should agencies enter an agency contact?

#330 ~ 8/12/11Memory upgrades recommended for Version 11.3September Worker NWT rescheduledSWNDXing: “To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile”VPC sites added to Quarterly Supervisor’s ForumSSIS Version 11.3 Installation Schedule







Mentor meetings are August 22 and 23

#329 ~ 7/29/112011 release schedule changesMentor meetings rescheduled to August 22 and 23Fiscal NWT space availableCBT prerequisites inaccessibleDocument Template Editor iLinc sessions availableComplete conversion of local agency document templatesQuarterly Supervisor’s Forum is August 23Additional preparation possible for Version 5.5/11/3NYTD is federally compliant

#328 ~ 6/24/11Diagnosis code correction notedWorker and Fiscal Mentor Meetings: July 27- 28Repository Upload due June 30

#327 ~ 6/1/11SSIS announces V5.5 status updateCounty Allocations have gone outSocial workers use documents in SSIS and eDocs in V5.5Memory upgrades recommended for V5.5Mentors and Coordinators…keep us posted!

#326 ~ 5/12/11Follow these tips to prepare for Version 5.5Supervisor’s Forum is VPC on May 17Complete registration steps to receive creditRemember to purge prior to V5.5Upload Update due May 31

#325 ~ 4/15/11Version 5.5 pilot beginsATS training offered at May 2 VPCContact/Activity entry should be routine and oftenNew OHPP training material available

#324 ~ 4/01/11Title IV-E Abstract Report proofing tip offeredApril Upload due on April 29







#323 ~ 3/18/11Version 5.5 release training is coming!Job aid: Getting ready for V5.5 architecture releaseJob posting: SSIS Worker Trainer

#322 ~ 3/4/11Enter CMH Screenings by March 31VPC: Unveiling the OHPP RevisionJob posting: SSIS Worker Mentor Coordinator

#321 ~ 2/18/11Correction pending for Charting And Analysis’ MN 1 titleChanges made to HCPCS code S5109Worker Mentors’ survey feedback is valuableVersion 5.5 OHPP training: April 12VPC sites added for Quarterly Supervisors Forum

#320 ~ 2/04/11Accurate time entry for CMH Screenings ensures reimbursementContact SSIS before making network, server changesDig deeper for adult maltreatment detailMnDHO program endedFiscal NWT space available at BrainerdWorker Mentor Meeting scheduled: 4/14/11

#319 ~ 1/14/11SSIS Version 5.4c coming soonMentors asked to complete surveyEFC-SIL Payments tip sheet

#318 ~ 1/07/11Child Welfare Foundation Training pilots in JanuaryWorker New Worker Training has openingsTips for placement entry on youth who are 18+

#317 ~ 12/17/10Fiscal refresher recording available: #5-ClaimingSWNDX year-end statisticsAccess and use these MNYTD formsVersion 5.4 HCPCS changes summarized2011 SSIS monthly upload and state reporting schedule (corrected)








#316 ~ 12/03/10Plan now for document redesign and Version 5.52011 SSIS monthly upload and state reporting scheduleSWNDXing: To Reconcile or not to ReconcileReminder: Enter your 2011 County PreferencesSSIS Clients work on Windows 7

#315 ~ 11/19/10Tips for “resuming” Title IV-E eligibility for youth in extended foster care New training web pages available on CountyLinkNWT courses have openings

#314 ~ 11/5/10Adoption workers must review adoptive family changes, placement changesTraining web pages customized for Worker and Fiscal applicationsComplete entry of social worker contact dataMNYTD first collection period underway

#313 ~ 10/22/10Safety Assessment bug discoveredComplete entry of social worker contact dataDashboard timeframe changesV5.4 training materials posted on CountyLinkClient Eligibility module corrected

#312 ~ 10/1/10Monthly contacts report updated in V5.4Clarifying independent living skills services entryFiscal refresher webinar is October 12October Upload is due 10/29/10

#311 ~ 9/17/10Version 5.4 nears statewide rolloutUse search feature for NYTD surveys dueAgency MNYTD contact person requestedFiscal refresher webinar is October 12

#310 ~ 9/3/10Primary Fiscal mentors asked to gather agency input for FAC Chafee/SELF Client Data reporting screen – entry needed before SSIS Version 5.4 Worker Mentor iLinc recording online BEARS test recovers Houston Co. #309 ~ 8/20/10NYTD clarification offered









NYTD training scheduled in SeptemberNew Worker mentor training webinar is August 25DHS Guidance on Continued Foster Care for Young People Ages 18-21

#308 ~ 8/6/10Version 5.4 pilot begins in AugustTribal Ward Tip Sheet available for workers and supervisorsNew Worker mentor training webinar is August 25

#307 ~ 7/16/10Oracle ASO will encrypt SSIS dataFiscal refresher recording is availableRegister now for upcoming trainingClarification for reporting Child Care Basic Sliding Fee County Match on SEAGR

#306 ~ 7/2/10Notify SSIS when installing a new iSeries (AS/400)Save the Date: DHS Guidance on Continued Foster Care for Young PeopleIV-E, Court screens and submission to MAXISiLinc recording available for agency staffFiscal Advisory Committee meets in August

#305 ~ 6/11/10MN shares honors as first to complete AFCARS Improvement PlanFiscal refresher webinar is June 16DD Screening claiming requirements clarified

#304 ~ 5/28/10Promptly enter court findingsCorrectly enter race in SSISFollow this process to change from UMPI to NPI identifierFiscal refresher webinar is June 16

#303 ~ 5/7/10Version 5.4 added to 2010 scheduleSSIS Administrators need reliable backupsRegister now for NWT sessionsSSIS Clients work on Windows 7

#302 ~ 4/23/10V5.3 fix release installation set








Reminder: Complete child ward entriesHelp Fiscal Advisory Committee prioritize new Fiscal business items

#301 ~ 4/02/10Version 5.3 fix release scheduledFiscal refresher webinar is April 14Upload Update due April 30

#300 ~ 3/10/10Check SIR for SSIS outage notificationVideo of Document Template Conversion training delayedEnter CMH screenings by March 31Notify SSIS when installing a new iSeries (AS/400)MCO billing for Elderly Waiver claims

#299 ~ 3/05/10Fiscal refresher webinar is April 14Fiscal refresher recording availableEnter CMH screenings by March 31

#298 ~ 2/05/10Leading zeros for MIS numbers added to SSIS processingTwo training changes: Brainerd lab location & CBT eliminatedMentor Meetings: Fiscal iLinc on Feb. 10; Worker VPC on Feb. 24

#297 ~ 1/22/10Surplus IT equipment is free to countiesFiscal refresher webinar is February 10Worker mentor meeting is February 24Fiscal Team welcomes trainer Lexie Kjos

#296 ~ 1/11/10Version 5.3 pilot is underwayFiscal refresher webinar is February 10V5.3 changes will assist with billing MCOs

#295 ~ 12/18/09Agencies receive annual Child Welfare Workforce SurveyEnter your 2010 county preferencesWhat Fiscal enhancements would you like to see?2010 Upload Schedule








Job posting: SSIS trainer

#294 ~ 12/04/09SSIS document redesign is focus of V 5.3 and V5.5Fiscal refresher webinar is December 9Children reside with their parents: Placement or Not?BEARS recovery testing completes 2009 schedule at HennepinEOT offers counties surplus IT equipment

#293 ~ 11/20/09Placement reviews must be completed and enteredCompliant AFCARS report submittedUpdate V5.2E includes 2010-2011 BRASS changesV5.2E change helps with MCO billing

#292 ~ 11/6/09Minimize claim denials by verifying Prior Auth Units remainingFee for Service and Client Income screens to be removed

#291 ~ 10/23/09SSIS Celebrates 10-year milestone as state-county partnershipPublic Health staff use SSISHealthcare claiming eligibility distribution revisedAccurate SSIS entry of physical location helps all workersAFCARS Foster Care data achieves compliance milestone

#290 ~ 10/9/09IFSpi/SSIS InterfaceComplete entry of social worker contact data

#289 ~ 9/25/09Complete entry of social worker contact dataTraining Database has increased securityWelcome Packet prepared for Worker mentorsUpload due: September 30

#288 ~ 9/11/09Title IV-E clarification and SSIS instructionUpload due September 30Fiscal Mentor meeting is 10/7; Worker Mentor meeting is November 18








#287 ~ 8/21/09Invite BEARS to visit your countyTraining requires preregistrationMPAC members and mentors preview document redesignFiscal Mentor Meeting via VPC: October 7

#286 ~ 8/7/09Correction to VA-CEP articleNew Worker Training seats available in WillmarWorker Mentor Meeting via VPC: September 1

#285 ~ 7/24/09VA-CEP “Send to Lead Agency” sends maltreatment report data onlyComplete entry of social worker contact dataNWT courses have August openingsClarifications required by AFCARS Improvement PlanServer racks available to counties

#284 ~ 7/2/09Version 5.2 Oracle package Register for New Worker Training in Crookston

#283 ~ 6/19/09Statutes direct Child Protection reporting for unborn childrenRegister now for NWT in JulyClaiming: Who to call for help with questions about policyAdoption maintenance payments change effective July 1

#282 ~ 6/05/09PSOP ineligible for CW-TCMServices to a young person will continue past age 18

#281 ~ 5/22/09AFCARS reports compliant for first semester of FFY 2009GroupWise counties need e-mail instructionsHealth Care eligibility process redesign completedCounty Allocations have gone outNotify SSIS when making firewall changes

#280 ~ 5/08/09Watch for new SSIS info on SIR









V5.2B training documents added to CountyLinkClaim Audit Detail Report fix releaseClarifying reimbursement for IV-E/PMAP clients in Rule 5 placementsAdditional Do Not Claim reasons added to V5.2BJob Posting: SSIS User Support (Help Line)

#279 ~ 4/24/09Newsletters combineKeep SSIS informed of network changesEnrollment deadlines approachComplete entry of social worker contract dataV5.2B expands Advanced SearchesSave your searches!V5.2B installation Schedule

#278 ~ 4/10/09Joint Worker & Fiscal Mentor Meeting on May 19V5.2B pilot includes Dakota and Ramsey CountiesExtension of moratorium on federal case management regulationVA/CEP courses nearly full

#277 ~ 3/27/09SSIS launches content on DHS-SIRV5.2B will resolve temporary problem viewing all Participants on State DetailTraining needs assessment survey coming soon

#276 ~ 3/13/09V5.2 corrects error in Risk Reassessment ToolVersion 5.2 pilot beginsJob Posting: SSIS Help Line

#275 ~ 2/20/09Attention: Adoption Social WorkersWorker mentor VPC is March 4SSIS’s web page navigation updatedNWT courses have openingsEnter CM screenings by March 27

#274 ~ 2/06/09Outcome charts updatedTraining modules consolidate past handouts







#273 ~ 1/23/09V5.2 allows electronic referral of adult maltreatment reportsComplete entry of social worker contact data

#272 ~ 1/09/09V5.2 implementation timing announcedSWNDXing: My, how we’ve grown!Adoptions Q & A document availableQuarterly imaging instructions updatedCounties will receive CMH Respite Grant Reporting documentTraining sessions have openingsJob Posting: Quality Assurance

