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Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)


AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Aug. 4, 2026
To: Lead agencies (i.e., counties, Tribal Nations and managed care organizations), contracted waiver case management providers, waiver case managers, people receiving home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver services, family members and advocates
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To provide an implementation update on the HCBS waiver case management advisory working group, including anticipated timelines and engagement opportunities
Contact: DSD Contact Form

HCBS waiver case management advisory working group updates

The 2026 Minnesota Legislature established the waiver case management advisory working group to evaluate and make recommendations about HCBS waiver case management, including:

  • · Quality.
  • · Workforce sustainability.
  • · Accountability.
  • · Long-term stability.

    • DHS actions

    As of July 1, 2026, DHS began implementing activities necessary to establish the advisory working group. We are working to:

  • · Secure administrative resources.
  • · Complete any required contracting and funding activities.
  • · Develop a member recruitment and appointment process that supports the broad representation required by the legislation.

    • DHS will:

  • · Hold the first meeting as soon as we complete the implementation activities.
    Note: The first meeting will occur after Aug. 1, 2026.
  • · Develop a webpage to serve as the primary source for work group information, timelines, membership opportunities, meeting materials and updates.
  • · Send an eList announcement when the webpage is available.

    • Previous eList announcements

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

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