Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

The CBSM is a resource for lead agencies who administer home and community-based services that support older adults and people with disabilities. The Aging and Adult Services (AASD) and Disability Services (DSD) divisions publish guidance on and explanation of policy in the manual.

What’s new in the CBSM

The following are the most recent updates in the CBSM. For a complete list of updates, refer to CBSM – What’s new.

Date	Section	Page	Action
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Transitional services – BI, CAC, CADI and DD	Made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement · Clarified the eligibility for allowable transition settings, covered expenses and limitations related to parental or guardian responsibility
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Integrated community supports (ICS)	Made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement · Updated eligibility, service definitions and setting requirements · Clarified limitations on supervision and services provided to non-eligible family members, minor children or the family household · Clarified the definition for supervision while actively participating in a covered service
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Home-delivered meals	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement for people on BI, CAC, CADI and DD waivers · Clarified eligibility requirements related to parental responsibility and available informal supports
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Customized living (including 24-hour customized living)	Made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement for people on BI and CADI waivers · Added a definition of “adult” to the provider standards and qualifications section · Clarified additional setting eligibility requirements for exempt settings
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Family adult day services (FADS)	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement for people on BI, CAC, CADI and DD waivers · Updated eligibility and covered services policy · Clarified setting requirements · Aligned policy with CBSM – Adult day services
10/27/26	Waiver programs	Adult day services	Comprehensively reviewed and made the following changes: · Removed the age 18 requirement for people on BI, CAC, CADI and DD waivers · Updated eligibility and covered services policy · Clarified remote service delivery requirements and other service limitations · Clarified setting requirements

AASD and DSD eLists

AASD and DSD send announcements via email to our subscriber lists. For a complete list of recent AASD and DSD eLists, refer to:

· DSD lead agency archive.

· DSD stakeholder archive.

· AASD lead agency archive.

To sign up for these eLists, refer to CBSM – DSD eLists and CBSM – AASD eLists.

Training

For training information, refer to:

· DSD training news and information.

· Aging training and conferences.

Quick links to policy initiatives

For information about current policy initiatives and guidance, refer to:

· CBSM – Employment.

· PartnerLink – MnCHOICES.

· DHS – HCBS settings rule.

· DHS – Person-centered practices.

· Positive Supports Minnesota website.

Resources

Use these links to connect to AASD and DSD resources:

· PolicyQuest – Search.

· PolicyQuest – Login and submit questions.

· DSD Contact Form (refer to the DSD Contact Form FAQ for more information about the form).

· DSD Regional Resources Specialists.

· DSD Response Center.

· Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team.

For additional links to resources, refer to CBSM – Resources and consultation overview.

Bulletins

For bulletins recently published by AASD, DSD and other DHS divisions, refer to DHS bulletins.

Notify DHS of changes to contact information

Email changes to lead agency contact information to the DHS Information Desk. DHS will update DHS – County and Tribal Nation offices.

Order printed DHS documents

Counties, Tribal Nations, health care providers and others can order printed DHS documents through the order fulfillment website.