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CFSS Policy Manual

CFSS Policy Manual


CFSS forms and documents

Page updated: 2/11/26

DHS is working to post new forms and documents for CFSS. This page describes the available forms and gives instructions for use.

To find a form or document, use DHS – Searchable document library (eDocs) and search by the number.

Published forms and documents

Title

Who uses it

When to use it

Notes

Related resources

CFSS Assessment, DHS-6893A and Instructions for CFSS Assessment, DHS-6893A

Assessor in a county approved to use DHS-6893A in place of MnCHOICES (in some circumstances)

To complete a reassessment for a person not eligible for a waiver/Alternative Care (AC)

DHS-6893A replaced:

  • · PCA Assessment and Service Plan, DHS-3244.
  • · Supplemental Waiver PCA Assessment and Service Plan, DHS-3428D.
  • The instructions replaced PCA Assessment and Service Plan Instructions and Guidelines, DHS-3244A.

    CFSS Manual – Assessment for PCA/CFSS services

    Referral for Reassessment for PCA/CFSS Services, DHS-6893B

  • · Provider agency (for PCA and CFSS agency model)
  • · Financial management services (FMS) provider (for CFSS budget model)
  • 60 days before the end of the current authorization

    DHS-6893B replaced Referral for Reassessment for PCA Services, DHS-3244P.

    CFSS Manual – Reassessment for PCA/CFSS services

    CFSS Worker Time and Activity Documentation, DHS-6893C (PDF)

  • · CFSS worker
  • · Person using services
  • When the person’s provider agency/FMS provider chooses this form as one of their types of documentation

    This form replaces PCA Worker Time and Activity Documentation, DHS-4691 (PDF). PCA agencies can continue to use DHS-4691 for work in PCA until the transition to CFSS is complete.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS personal care time and activity documentation

    Recommendation for Removal from the CFSS Budget Model, DHS-6893D (PDF)

    Consultation services provider

    When recommending DHS remove a person from the budget model who is not fulfilling their employer responsibilities

    Note: The consultation services provider must attempt to help the person before using DHS-6893D.

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS process to change service options/models

    Home Care Shared Services Agreement (HCN, PCA or CFSS), DHS-6893E (PDF)

  • · Provider agency (for PCA and CFSS agency model)
  • · FMS provider (for CFSS budget model)
  • When the person uses shared services

    DHS-6893E replaced Home Care Shared Services Agreement (HCN or PCA), DHS-5899.

    CFSS Manual – Shared service option for PCA/CFSS

    PCA Program Responsible Party Form/CFSS Participant Representative Agreement, DHS-6893F

  • · Provider agency (for PCA and CFSS agency model)
  • · FMS provider (CFSS budget model)
  • · Participant’s representative
  • When the person has a participant’s representative

    DHS-6893F replaced PCA Program Responsible Party Form, DHS-5856.

    CFSS Manual – Responsible party (PCA) and participant’s representative (CFSS)

    CFSS Program Information and Signature Sheet, DHS-6893G (PDF) or translations:

  • · DHS-6893G-HMN, Hmong (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893G-KAR, Karen (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893G-RUS, Russian (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893G-SOM, Somali (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893G-SPA, Spanish (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893G-VIE, Vietnamese (PDF)
  • Assessor in a county approved to use DHS-6893A in place of MnCHOICES (in some circumstances)

    When using DHS-6893A in place of MnCHOICES

    DHS-6893G replaced LTSS Assessment and Program Information and Signature Sheet, DHS-2727, which was a form previously used for MnCHOICES.

    N/A

    CFSS Home Care Rating/Units Reference Tool, DHS-6893H (PDF)

    Any interested parties

    When interested in how the assessment determines the person’s home care rating and units

    DHS-6893H replaced Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Decision Tree, DHS-4201.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS unit determination

    CFSS Request Form, DHS-6893I

  • · County staff
  • · Tribal nation staff
  • When requesting changes to the service agreement the county/tribal nation cannot make

    This form replaces PCA Request Form, DHS-4292. Counties and tribal nations must continue to use DHS-4292 to submit requests for changes to PCA services.

    CFSS Manual – Resource: CFSS mid-year changes for counties and tribal nations

    CFSS Technical Change Request, DHS-6893K

  • · Consultation services provider
  • · CFSS provider agency
  • · FMS provider
  • · Personal emergency response systems (PERS) provider
  • When requesting changes to the service agreement not made by the county/tribal nation

    This form replaces PCA Technical Change Request, DHS-4074A. PCA provider agencies must continue to use DHS-4074A to submit requests for changes to PCA services.

    CFSS Manual – Resource: CFSS mid-year changes for counties and tribal nations

    Temporary CFSS Individual Service Delivery Plan Approval, DHS-6893L (PDF)

  • · County staff
  • · Tribal nation staff
  • When temporarily authorizing the person’s current CFSS services to avoid a gap in service

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – CFSS service delivery plan development and approval process

    CFSS Assessment for 45-Day Temporary Increase, DHS-6893M

    Lead agency staff

    When conducting an assessment for a 45-day increase

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – 45-day temporary increase of PCA/CFSS services

    Consultation Services Provider CFSS Service Delivery Plan Cover Sheet, DHS-6893N

    Consultation services provider

    When communicating information to the lead agency about discussions the provider had with the person about elements of their CFSS service delivery plan

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS service delivery plan (care plan)

    CFSS Individual Service Delivery Plan, DHS-6893P

    Person using CFSS

    When writing their CFSS service delivery plan

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS service delivery plan (care plan)

    CFSS Individual Service Delivery Plan (Short Version), DHS-6893Q

    Person using CFSS

    When the person either:

  • · Is using a 45-day temporary start
  • · Prefers to provide a shortened version of their plan to workers
  • This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS service delivery plan (care plan)

    CFSS Rights and Responsibilities, DHS-6893R-ENG (PDF) or translations:

  • · DHS-6893R-HMN, Hmong (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893R-KAR, Karen (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893R-RUS, Russian (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893R-SOM, Somali (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893R-SPA, Spanish (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893R-VIE, Vietnamese (PDF)
  • · Consultation services provider
  • · CFSS provider agency
  • · FMS provider
  • Before starting services with the person

    Providers and lead agencies use this form instead of Home Care Bill of Rights (PDF).

    CFSS Manual – Person’s rights and responsibilities in CFSS

    CFSS Consultation Services Session Documentation, DHS-6893S (PDF)

    Consultation services provider

    After providing consultation services sessions; keep on file for each session billed

    Note: The consultation services provider can use an alternative form if it contains all the same information.

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – Consultation services overview

    Worker Information for CFSS Budget Model, DHS-6893T (PDF) or translations:

  • · DHS-6893T-HMN, Hmong
  • · DHS-6893T-KAR, Karen
  • · DHS-6893T-RUS, Russian
  • · DHS-6893T-SOM, Somali
  • · DHS-6893T-SPA, Spanish
  • · DHS-6893T-VIE, Vietnamese
  • Person using the budget model

    When documenting completion of employer responsibilities for each CFSS worker

    This form is new for CFSS.

    CFSS Manual – CFSS worker training and supervision

    Information for people who use CFSS, DHS-6893U (PDF) or translations:

  • · DHS-6893U-HMN, Hmong (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893U-KAR, Karen (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893U-RUS, Russian (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893U-SOM, Somali (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893U-SPA, Spanish (PDF)
  • · DHS-6893U-VIE, Vietnamese (PDF)
  • Lead agency staff

    After determining the person is eligible for CFSS

    This document is a new fact sheet that lead agencies give to people who are eligible for and select CFSS.

    N/A

    Lead agency addendum to CFSS Individual Service Delivery Plan, DHS-6893W

    Lead agency staff

    When authorizing services or service changes

    Note: Managed care organizations (MCOs) can use an alternative form if it contains all the same information.

    This form is new for CFSS. Lead agencies:

  • · Use this form to inform the person of the start and end date of their CFSS service delivery plan and the final unit/dollar amounts.
  • · May need to adjust the unit/dollar amounts of a person’s service authorization to match the final dates of their service authorization.
  • CFSS Manual – CFSS service delivery plan development and approval process

    DSD MMIS Reference Guide – ASA3 screen overview

    CFSS Information Sheet – English, DHS-8477A-ENG (PDF) or translations:

  • · DHS-8477A-HMN, Hmong (PDF)
  • · DHS-8774A-KAR, Karen (PDF)
  • · DHS-8477A-SOM, Somali (PDF)
  • · DHS-8477A-SPA, Spanish (PDF)
  • Lead agency staff

    After determining a person currently using PCA/CSG is eligible for CFSS

    This document is a new one-page fact sheet with general information about CFSS.

    N/A

    AC/EW CFSS/PCA Enhanced Rate Budget Exception Request, DHS-8243 (PDF)

    Lead agency staff

    When requesting an enhanced rate budget exception for people using CFSS on Alternative Care (AC) or the Elderly Waiver (EW)

    N/A

    CFSS Manual – PCA, CFSS and CSG enhanced rate/budget

    Lead Agency Communication Form: Recommendation for State Plan Home Care Services, DHS-5841

    Lead agency staff

    When county/tribal nation workers and MCO workers need to communicate with each other about CFSS services

    N/A

    N/A

    PCA/CFSS Cost Reporting Time-Study Worksheet, DHS-7190B (PDF)

    Provider agencies

    When tracking cost reporting requirements

    This form is optional.

    DHS – CFSS cost reporting

    Other forms

    People who wish to appeal the results of their assessment may use Appeal to State Agency, DHS-0033.

    Certified assessors, case managers and care coordinators must complete applicable forms on CBSM – Documents for long-term services and supports (LTSS) assessment, eligibility and support planning.

    CFSS providers must complete all required Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) forms. For more information, refer to MHCP Provider Manual – Enrollment with MHCP.

    Unpublished forms

    DHS is completing work on the following CFSS form. We will add a link when it is available.

    Form name

    Who uses it

    When to use it

    Notes

    Consultation Services Orientation Checklist, DHS-6893J

    Consultation services provider

    When educating the person about CFSS

    This will be a new optional form.

    Retired forms

    PCA Communication to Physician of PCA Services, DHS-4690 is no longer required in CFSS.

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