Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

The CBSM is a resource for lead agencies who administer home and community-based services that support older adults and people with disabilities. The Aging and Adult Services (AASD) and Disability Services (DSD) divisions publish guidance on and explanation of policy in the manual.

What’s new in the CBSM

The following are the five most recent updates in the CBSM. For a complete list of updates, refer to CBSM – What’s new.

Date	Section	Page	Action
7/29/26	Waiver programs	Elderly Waiver (EW)	Made the following changes: · Added definitions for Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+) and Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC) · Added an eligibility requirement that the person must be enrolled in fee-for-service Medical Assistance or, if enrolled in managed care, MSHO or MSC+ · Removed extended personal care assistance (PCA) as an available service, effective Sept. 30, 2026
7/28/26	Assessment and support planning	Assessment applicability and timelines	Updated information about the 65th birthday assessment For more information, refer to the July 28, 2026, eList announcement.
7/28/26	Assessment and support planning	Resource: 65th birthday discussion	Posted a new resource for assessors and case managers working with people who use disability waivers as they approach their 65th birthday to determine whether they need an assessment to change programs For more information, refer to the July 28, 2026, eList announcement.
7/27/26	Case management/care coordination	Transition services provider contact list	Updated information for the following providers: · Access Health, LLC · Engage Community Services · Maximal Care, LLC · Options for Independence
7/27/26	Home care and PCA/CFSS	Home care nursing (HCN)	Made the following changes: · Moved information into the page from the old eDoc, DHS-4071C · Clarified information about consumer directed community supports (CDCS)

AASD and DSD eLists

AASD and DSD send announcements via email to our subscriber lists. For a complete list of recent AASD and DSD eLists, refer to:

· DSD lead agency archive.

· DSD stakeholder archive.

· AASD lead agency archive.

To sign up for these eLists, refer to CBSM – DSD eLists and CBSM – AASD eLists.

Training

For training information, refer to:

· DSD training news and information.

· Aging training and conferences.

Quick links to policy initiatives

For information about current policy initiatives and guidance, refer to:

· CBSM – Employment.

· PartnerLink – MnCHOICES.

· DHS – HCBS settings rule.

· DHS – Person-centered practices.

· Positive Supports Minnesota website.

Resources

Use these links to connect to AASD and DSD resources:

· PolicyQuest – Search.

· PolicyQuest – Login and submit questions.

· DSD Contact Form (refer to the DSD Contact Form FAQ for more information about the form).

· DSD Regional Resources Specialists.

· DSD Response Center.

· Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team.

For additional links to resources, refer to CBSM – Resources and consultation overview.

Bulletins

For bulletins recently published by AASD, DSD and other DHS divisions, refer to DHS bulletins.

Notify DHS of changes to contact information

Email changes to lead agency contact information to the DHS Information Desk. DHS will update DHS – County and Tribal Nation offices.

Order printed DHS documents

Counties, Tribal Nations, health care providers and others can order printed DHS documents through the order fulfillment website.