Welsch consent decree files, 1973-1987.

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Welsch consent decree files, 1973-1987.

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Records relating to the Welsch Consent Decree, a landmark court case (1972-1989) which led to major changes in the treatment of Minnesota's institutionalized mentally retarded citizens. The suit was filed against Department of Public Welfare commissioners (Arthur Noot, Edward Dirkswager, Vera Likins, Leonard Levine, Sandra Gardebring) as the case was litigated. In September 1980 the parties involved entered into an agreement known as the Welsch Consent Decree and the case was formally dismissed in August 1989.

3.9 cu. ft. (4 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Minnesota. Dept. of Public Welfare.

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From 1971 to 1983, the reimbursement procedures for intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICF/MRs) were governed by Department of Public Welfare Rule 52. This rule was widely criticized and there was pressure for its revision. The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) was dissatisfied with the spending and legal appeals generated by the rule. Providers complained about its ambiguity. The February 11, 1983 Legislative Audit Committee report recommended major changes, a...

Levine, Leonard

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Gardebring, Sandra S.

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Likins, Vera J.

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Dirkswager, Edward J

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Noot, Arthur E.

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