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Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)


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

Page posted: 10/1/03

Page reviewed: 5/22/26

Page updated: 5/22/26

Background

Home care and PCA/CFSS are options that offer a range of supports in the person’s home and community. Services range from assistance with activities of daily living to a level of care similar to what hospitals provide.

Note: 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.

Policies and procedures vary among home care, PCA and CFSS services. Lead agencies and providers must follow all applicable policies and procedures for the service(s) the person uses.

Services

Home health aide (HHA)
Home care nursing (HCN)
Skilled nursing visit (SNV)
Home health therapies
Extended home care services
PCA/CFSS
Extended PCA/CFSS services

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