In total, there are 28 variables and a constant used in the consumer directed community supports (CDCS) budget methodology for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver. All of the variables are data elements reported on or derived from DD Screening Document, DHS-3067.

The following sections identify each variable/constant and:

Note: An “unknown” or “99” on DHS-3067 always receives a score of zero (0) in the budget methodology. For variables that have a “derived field,” the lead agency supplies those values.

Formula

To view the formula, see CDCS – Budget methodology for the DD Waiver.

Use the following information for the “age group” variable.

Weight: 19.432

Range: 1-4, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 8

Use the following information for the “level of support and services” variable.

Weight: 48.724

Range: 0-4, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 37

Use the following information for the “risk status” variable.

Weight: -56.839

Range: 0-4; each person receives a score of one (1) for the risk status variable.

Field on DHS-3067: 39

The “profile” variable determines how much the state allocates to the lead agency’s budget for the slot used by the person. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: -4.263  

Range: 1-4, where a score of one (1) indicates the highest need.

Field on DHS-3067: Derived field. The lead agency locates the score in the DD Waiver Management System.

The “day training and habilitation (DT&H) service authorization level” variable reflects the level of supervision the person needs during the day based on their assessed needs, regardless of whether they receive DT&H services. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: -8.737

Range: 1-3, where a score of one (1) requires the most intensive assistance.

Field on DHS-3067: Derived field. The lead agency locates the score in the DD Waiver Management System.

Note: The “age group” variable accounts for CDCS budget increases when a person accesses DT&H services.

Use the following information for the “medical” variable.

Weight: 9.934

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 26

Use the following information for the “mobility” variable.

Weight: 4.780

Range: 0-8, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 30

The “mental health services” variable indicates if the person’s support plan should include mental health services. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 14.358

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 45G

Use the following information for the “self-preservation” variable.

Weight: 5.973

Range: 0-3, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 34

The “psychosis” variable indicates if the person has a pervasive developmental disorder diagnosis, per the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 35.518

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 12-15

The “cerebral palsy” variable indicates if the person has an infantile cerebral palsy diagnosis, per the ICD. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 8.394

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 12-15

The “epilepsy” variable indicates if the person has an epilepsy and recurrent seizures diagnosis, per the ICD. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 7.004

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 12-15

Use the following information for the “seizures” variable.

Weight: 2.151

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 29

The “level of developmental disabilities” variable indicates if and to what degree the person has a developmental disability diagnosis, per the ICD. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 5.128

Range: 1-4, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 12-15

The “related conditions” variable indicates if the person has a related condition diagnosis, per the ICD and Minnesota statutes and regulations. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 13.063

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 12-15

Use the following information for the “vocational” variable.

Weight: -1.481

Range: 0-6, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 35

Use the following information for the “leisure and recreation” variable.

Weight: 2.590

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 36E

The “occupational therapy” variable indicates if the person’s support plan should include occupational therapy. Use the following information for this variable.

Weight: 5.078

Range: 0 or 1, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 45C

Use the following information for the “community living” variable.

Weight: 3.248

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 36D

Use the following information for the “daily living skills/household management” variable.

Weight: -3.108

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 36B

Use the following information for the “expressive communication” variable.

Weight: 1.086

Range: 0-8, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 32

Use the following information for the “aggressive, verbal/gestural” variable.

Weight: 1.629

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38D

Use the following information for the “aggressive, physical” variable.

Weight: 7.188

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38C

Use the following information for the “property destruction” variable.

Weight: 5.627

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38F

Use the following information for the “inappropriate sexual behavior” variable.

Weight: 4.093

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38E

Use the following information for the “injurious to self” variable.

Weight: 2.910

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38B

Use the following information for the “breaks law” variable.

Weight: 7.782

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38H

Use the following information for the “runs away” variable.

Weight: 4.980

Range: 0-5, where:

Field on DHS-3067: 38G

The constant is -120.534.

It is applied to every person and based on the actual annual waiver and home care costs of people who do not use CDCS. The sum of the 28 variables consistently exceeds the actual amounts spent. The statistical modeling anticipates this and generates the constant to ensure a neutral starting point.