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Consumer directed community supports service

What is the consumer directed community supports service?

Consumer directed community supports (CDCS) is a unique service option that gives persons more flexibility and responsibility for directing their services and supports, including hiring and managing direct care staff. CDCS may include services, support and/or items currently available through the Medical Assistance waivers, as well as additional allowable services that provide needed support to persons.

Who is eligible for CDCS?

CDCS is a service option under several home and community-based programs. CDCS is available as a statewide service for persons enrolled in one of the following programs:

• Alternative Care (AC) Program

• Brain Injury (BI) Waiver

• Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver

• Community Alternatives for Disabled individuals (CADI) Waiver

• Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver

• Elderly Waiver (EW)

• Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

What services are available through CDCS?

The range of allowable CDCS services and supports can be tailored to meet a person’s needs. The flexibility built into CDCS allows a person to describe the services and supports in ways that are meaningful to the person. A person’s plan can include a mix of required and optional services and supports.

• Community Support Plan (includes budget methodology)

• Fiscal support entity services

• Support Planner

• Person-centered planning

How can I find out more about the CDCS service?

For more information on CDCS, contact your local county agency or if enrolled in MSHO, contact your health plan.

Consumer Directed Community Supports Brochure DHS-4124 (PDF)
Consumer Directed Community Supports Consumer Handbook DHS-4317 (PDF)
Consumer Directed Community Supports Lead Agency Operations Manual DHS-4270 (PDF)

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