AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: May 5, 2026
To: Lead agency staff who work with people receiving consumer directed community supports (CDCS)
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce an increase to the maximum amount people using CDCS can pay spouses and parents of minors
Effective: Immediately
Contact: For questions about disability services, use the DSD Contact Form. For questions about Alternative Care (AC) or Elderly Waiver (EW), email dhs.aasd.hcbs@state.mn.us.

Increase to maximum payment for spouses and parents of minors in CDCS

Effective immediately, DHS increased the maximum amount a person using CDCS can pay a worker who is their spouse or their parent (if the person is a minor). People who use CDCS must refer to the level 4 column of the PCA/CFSS rates section in Long-Term Services and Supports Rate Limits, DHS-3945 (PDF).

For more information, refer to CDCS Manual – Paying a spouse or parent of a minor for personal assistance (unbundled).

Previous eList announcements

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