Minn. Stat. §256B.85, subd. 13

DHS is in the process of replacing PCA with CFSS. For more information about this transition, refer to CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS.

Differences

People who receive CFSS services can choose to use the budget model, described on this page, or the agency model, described on CFSS Manual – PCA service options and CFSS service models.

PCA does not have a budget model. For information about PCA service options, refer to CFSS Manual – Overview of PCA/CFSS service options.

CFSS budget model: A service delivery method that allows the person to use a budget to employ support workers directly.

Responsible party (RP)/participant’s representative: An individual who is age 18 or older and capable of directing care on behalf of a person receiving PCA/CFSS services when the person is assessed as unable to direct their own care. In PCA, this individual is called the RP. In CFSS, this individual is called the participant’s representative.

Note: All references to “representative” on this page refer to the participant’s representative, unless otherwise specified.

Any person using CFSS can choose the budget model, unless:

The person or their representative must fulfill the responsibilities listed on CFSS Manual – PCA service options and CFSS service models.

If the person or their representative is not fulfilling their responsibilities as the employer, the consultation services provider must:

1. Train the person/representative and offer further assistance.

2. Recommend DHS remove the person from the budget model if necessary.

Instructions for recommending removal

For instructions, refer to the information about involuntary changes on CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS process to change service options/models.

The person can appeal DHS’ decision to remove them from the budget model within 30 days by submitting a written appeal request using one of the following methods: