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
9/3/26	Assessment and support planning	Nursing facility assessment for people age 64 and younger	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Clarified that policy for admission of people younger than age 21 is on CBSM – Nursing facility admissions for people younger than 21 · Updated the process when the person declines the assessment
9/3/26	Assessment and support planning	Resource: 65th birthday discussion	Made the following changes: · Clarified that the case manager uses Checklist for 65th Birthday Discussion, DHS-8691 to gather the information necessary for the person to make an informed choice about their home and community-based options. The person is not required to change programs · Added links to relevant CBSM pages and the MHCP Eligibility Policy Manual · Clarified that the case manager can use Communication of Long-Term Services and Supports Eligibility Form, DHS-5181 to ask the financial questions
9/1/26	Waiver programs	Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list	Updated information for the following counties: · Beltrami · Koochiching
8/27/26	Waiver programs	Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list	Updated information for Chisago County
8/24/26	Case management/care coordination	Transition services provider contact list	Made the following updates: · Updated information for Accord Living Services, Ace Community Connect and Love Investments · Added Superior Health and Human Services · Removed Global Health Link, Inc.

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.