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Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)


Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) and personal care assistance (PCA)

Page posted: 7/31/14

Page reviewed: 9/23/26

Page updated: 9/23/26

Legal authority

Minn. Stat. §256B.0659, Minn. Stat. §256B.85

Transition to CFSS

In October 2024, DHS started 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.

Definitions

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.

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS): Program that replaces PCA and the Consumer Support Grant. CFSS offers additional options for people to meet their needs flexibly.

Policy information

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

Additional resources

CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS
DHS – CFSS
DHS – PCA
DHS – MHCP provider types

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