Minn. Stat. §256B.0625, subd. 19c, Minn. Stat. §256B.0659, subd. 13-15 and subd. 25, Minn. Stat. §256B.85, subd. 11a, 11b and 18a

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

In both PCA and CFSS:

Differences

In PCA, the qualified professional (QP) is responsible to perform the functions listed above.

In CFSS, the entity responsible for these functions varies.

This page provides a comparison of the PCA QP role and the equivalent roles in CFSS.

PCA

The QP supports the person in writing their service delivery plan. For more information, refer to PCA Manual – QP services.

CFSS

The person writes their service delivery plan with support from the consultation services provider, as desired.

In the CFSS agency model, the agency and the person will develop the plan further, as needed.

For more information, refer to CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS service delivery plan.

PCA

The QP trains the worker and ensures they are competent to perform the tasks. For more information, refer to PCA Manual – QP services.

CFSS

In the CFSS agency model, a CFSS agency staff member with a background relevant to the tasks trains the worker and ensures they are competent.

In the CFSS budget model, the person is responsible to train and ensure the worker is competent to perform the tasks.

For more information, refer to CFSS Manual – CFSS worker training and supervision.

PCA

The QP supervises the workers through QP visits. For more information, refer to PCA Manual – QP services.

CFSS

The employer is responsible to supervise the workers.

In the CFSS agency model, the agency is the employer.

In the CFSS budget model, the person is the employer.

For information, refer to CFSS Manual – CFSS worker training and supervision.

PCA

The lead agency authorizes QP units for covered QP services. PCA agencies can request an increase to the QP units if needed. For more information, refer to PCA Manual – QP authorization.

CFSS

The lead agency authorizes:

Consultation services providers can request more sessions for a person. For more information, refer to CFSS Manual – CFSS consultation services overview.

CFSS provider agencies can request an increase to the worker training and development budget. People using the CFSS budget model can also request an increase to the worker training and development budget. For more information, refer to CFSS Manual – CFSS worker training and supervision.