DHS is in the process of replacing personal care assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) with Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). For more information about this transition, refer to CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS.

DHS must update the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to allow counties/tribal nations to enter a CFSS service agreement (SA). Some fields have minor changes. For more information, refer to DSD MMIS Reference Guide – MMIS transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS.

During the transition from CSG to CFSS, the county/tribal nation follows the instructions below to enter a new SA in MMIS:

Enter text on the recipient comments screen.

Enter a maximum of 13 lines of text.

No word wrap or spelling check is available.

Press the tab key to move to next line.

Comments on the ARCP screen display on the person’s service agreement letter.

Enter any additional information regarding this service agreement. Date and initial all comments.

Notice of reduction

Document the reason for reduction in the CSG monthly budget amount.

Notice of termination

Document the reason for termination of CSG or CSG with FSG.

Denial of CSG

Document the reason for denial of CSG.