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Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) Manual

Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) Manual


CDCS service category: Treatment and training

This page does not include policy for unbundled service categories. For the new version of this page, refer to CDCS Manual – Unbundled service category: Treatment and training.

Note: DHS moved this information from the CBSM to the CDCS Policy Manual on Feb. 4, 2025. For additional information about this policy pre-unbundling, refer to CDCS Lead Agency Operations Manual, DHS-4270 (PDF).

Page posted: 10/01/04

Page reviewed: 02/08/13

Page updated: 02/15/13

Legal authority

Federally approved BI, CAC, CADI and DD Waiver plans

Unbundling project

Effective Feb. 1, 2025, DHS will start the rolling implementation of the CDCS unbundling project. The current CDCS policy and CDCS unbundling project policy will be in effect at the same time. For more information, refer to the Dec. 10, 2024, eList announcement.

This page does not include policy for unbundled service categories.

Definition

Treatment and training: Range of services that increase a person’s ability to live and take part in the community

Covered services

Treatment and training includes:

  • · Day services and day programs.
  • · Extended therapy treatment.
  • · Family counseling.
  • · Habilitative services.
  • · Independent living services.
  • · Supported employment.
  • · Therapies, special diets and behavioral supports that a Minnesota Health Care Program physician prescribes to relieve the person’s disability and are not available through the Medical Assistance State Plan.
  • · Training and education to increase a person’s ability to manage CDCS.
  • · Training and education to paid or unpaid caregivers.

    • Lead agency responsibilities

    Lead agencies:

  • · Make sure the Community Support Plan documents the need for treatment and training.
  • · Monitor service provision.

    • Provider standards and qualifications

    Some providers must have a license or certification, and meet other professional standards. These types of providers usually include:

  • · Dietitians.
  • · Nurses.
  • · Physicians.
  • · Therapists.

    • Some providers are not required to have a license or meet professional standards. The person defines the qualifications of these types of providers in the Community Support Plan.

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