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

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.

Similarities

Both PCA and CFSS:

Differences

People in PCA:

People in CFSS:

Once the lead agency determines the person’s need for PCA/CFSS services, the person has to decide how they will receive services. Program options/models allow the person to have greater control, while also balancing their health and safety.

Options

People in PCA must choose between:

Traditional PCA is a service option in which the PCA provider agency is responsible for all employer-related responsibilities.

PCA Choice is a service option in which the person takes on some of the employer-related responsibilities.

For more information about these options, refer to CFSS Manual – PCA service options and CFSS service models.

Other choices

In both PCA service options, people can choose to:

Models

People in CFSS must choose between:

A consultation services provider will help the person make a selection that best meets the person’s needs.

The CFSS agency model is a service option in which the person receives units and selects a CFSS provider agency to employ workers.

The CFSS budget model is a service option in which the person receives dollars instead of units, employs workers and selects a financial management services (FMS) provider to assist with employer-related tasks.

For more information about these models, refer to CFSS Manual – PCA service options and CFSS service models.

Other choices

In both CFSS models, people can choose to: