Note: We updated this eList on Nov. 5, 2024, to clarify that DHS does not require lead agencies to provide people with CFSS Rights and Responsibilities, DHS-6893R (PDF). Consultation services providers, CFSS provider agencies and financial management services (FMS) providers are responsible to provide people with DHS-6893R. For more information, refer to CFSS Policy Manual – Person’s rights and responsibilities in CFSS.

AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Oct. 1, 2024
To: People who use personal care assistance (PCA) or the Consumer Support Grant (CSG), their families, providers, lead agencies and other interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To remind interested parties about Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) implementation details
Effective: Oct. 1, 2024
Contact: DSD Contact Form

CFSS implementation begins Oct. 1, 2024

Effective Oct. 1, 2024, people using PCA and CSG will start their transition to CFSS at their next assessment.

Process overview

If the person is eligible at assessment and chooses CFSS services:

1. The lead agency provides the person with:

· DHS – List of consultation services providers

· CFSS Information Sheet – English, DHS-8477A-ENG (PDF) or translated version:
Hmong, DHS-877A-HMN (PDF)
Karen, DHS-877A-KAR (PDF)
Somali, DHS-877A-SOM (PDF)
Spanish, DHS-877A-SPA (PDF)

2. The person chooses a consultation services provider.

3. The lead agency authorizes consultation services and three months of PCA or CSG to avoid a gap in services at the start of the new eligibility span.
Note: The lead agency must follow guidelines on CFSS Manual – PCA/CFSS unit determination for both the three-month PCA/CSG authorization and the CFSS authorization.

4. The person writes their service delivery plan with help from the consultation services provider, if desired.

5. The lead agency approves the service delivery plan and authorizes services.

For a full overview of the process and links to applicable policy pages, refer to CFSS Manual – Overview of the PCA and CFSS processes.

Resources

For important CFSS-related information, refer to:

· CFSS Policy Manual: Policy information for lead agencies and providers who support people receiving CFSS.

· CFSS Manual – Transition from PCA and CSG to CFSS: Detailed information about the transition and next steps.

· CFSS Manual – CFSS forms and documents: Information about new and updated forms/documents.

· CFSS Manual – Resources: Information about trainings and other tools.

· DHS – CFSS: General information about CFSS.

Previous eList announcements

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