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Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)


AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Dec. 10, 2024
To: Lead agencies, assessors, case managers, care coordinators and other interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a change to the home and community-based services (HCBS) lead agency review process
Effective: Immediately
Contact: dhs.leadagencyreviewteam@state.mn.us

Transition to permanent remote reviews by the lead agency review team

Effective immediately, the lead agency review team will conduct all reviews remotely. We made this change to:

  • · Improve efficiency.
  • · Make sure our evaluation processes are thorough and inclusive.
  • · Enhance our ability to support lead agencies.
  • · Make sure HCBS waiver programs continue to serve the community effectively.

    • Background information

    DHS developed the HCBS lead agency review process to evaluate how programs operate and meet the needs of the people they serve.

    Lead agency reviews will continue to:

  • · Use a mixed-method approach during a multi-day review.
  • · Assure lead agency compliance in HCBS waiver program administration.
  • · Share performance on key measures and outcomes.
  • · Identify best practices to promote collaboration between lead agencies.
  • · Obtain feedback about DHS resources to prompt state improvements.

    • For more information, refer to DHS – HCBS lead agency review.

    Previous eList announcements

    AASD LEAD AGENCY ARCHIVE | DSD LEAD AGENCY ARCHIVE | DSD STAKEHOLDER ARCHIVE

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