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Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)


Personal care assistance (PCA)

Page posted: 7/31/14

Page reviewed:

Page updated: 8/26/24

Legal authority

Minn. Stat. §256B.0659

Definition

Personal care assistance (PCA): Services to help people with day-to-day activities in their home and community to help a person maximize their independence.

Policy information

The CFSS Policy Manual will include PCA policy until the transition from PCA to CFSS is complete.

Transition to CFSS

In October 2024, DHS will start the transition from personal care assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). For more information, refer to CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS.

Additional resources

CBSM – Resource: Overnight support for people in their own home
DHS – PCA
DHS – MHCP provider types
CFSS Manual – PCA, CSG and CFSS enhanced rate/budget
CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS

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