Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

The CBSM is a resource for lead agencies who administer home and community-based services that support older adults and people with disabilities. The Aging and Adult Services (AASD) and Disability Services (DSD) divisions publish guidance on and explanation of policy in the manual.

What’s new in the CBSM

The following are the five most recent updates in the CBSM. For a complete list of updates, refer to CBSM – What’s new.

Date	Section	Page	Action
6/30/26	Assessment and support planning	MnCHOICES certified assessors	Made the following changes: · Updated MnCHOICES certified assessor definition · Clarified assessor certification qualifications, including new education requirements · Split the MnCHOICES certified assessor training information into separate rows for steps 1-3 (certification) and step 4 (recertification) · Clarified information throughout the page
6/30/26	Consumer safeguards	OBRA Level II evaluative report for people with developmental disabilities	Removed information about reimbursement For more information, refer to the June 30, 2026, eList announcement.
6/23/26	Assessment and support planning	Individual community living supports (ICLS)	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified content throughout the page · Removed language stating ICLS Planning Form, DHS-3751 can be used to meet provider signature requirements For more information, refer to the June 23, 2026, eList announcement.
6/23/26	Assessment and support planning	Support planning for long-term services and supports (LTSS)	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified content throughout the page · Updated the support plan signature and timeline section to reflect policy changes For more information, refer to the June 23, 2026, eList announcement.
6/22/26	Assessment and support planning	MnCHOICES assessment process	Posted new page with information to guide assessors through the assessment process

AASD and DSD eLists

AASD and DSD send announcements via email to our subscriber lists. For a complete list of recent AASD and DSD eLists, refer to:

· DSD lead agency archive.

· DSD stakeholder archive.

· AASD lead agency archive.

To sign up for these eLists, refer to CBSM – DSD eLists and CBSM – AASD eLists.

Training

For training information, refer to:

· DSD training news and information.

· Aging training and conferences.

Quick links to policy initiatives

For information about current policy initiatives and guidance, refer to:

· CBSM – Employment.

· PartnerLink – MnCHOICES.

· DHS – HCBS settings rule.

· DHS – Person-centered practices.

· Positive Supports Minnesota website.

Resources

Use these links to connect to AASD and DSD resources:

· PolicyQuest – Search.

· PolicyQuest – Login and submit questions.

· DSD Contact Form (refer to the DSD Contact Form FAQ for more information about the form).

· DSD Regional Resources Specialists.

· DSD Response Center.

· Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team.

For additional links to resources, refer to CBSM – Resources and consultation overview.

Bulletins

For bulletins recently published by AASD, DSD and other DHS divisions, refer to DHS bulletins.

Notify DHS of changes to contact information

Email changes to lead agency contact information to the DHS Information Desk. DHS will update DHS – County and Tribal Nation offices.

Order printed DHS documents

Counties, Tribal Nations, health care providers and others can order printed DHS documents through the order fulfillment website.