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Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) Manual

Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) Manual


CDCS unbundled service category: Support planning services

For the previous version of this policy (i.e., before unbundling), refer to CDCS Manual – CDCS service category: Support planning services.

Page posted: 12/10/24

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Legal authority

Federally approved BI, CAC, CADI, DD and EW waiver plans, Alternative Care program (Minn. Stat. §256B.0913)

Unbundling project

This page includes CDCS unbundled service category policy. When a person transitions to the unbundled CDCS service categories, they will use the policy on this page.

For information about who must use this new policy, refer to the Dec. 10, 2024, eList announcement.

Definition

CDCS support planning services: Optional services that are available to help a person develop and implement their CDCS community support plan (CSP). If a person chooses to receive support planning services, the cost is included in their budget.

Overview

A certified support planner provides CDCS support planning services to help the person develop their CSP and comply with established CDCS policy, self-direction principles and federally approved waiver plans. For more information about the support planner’s role and qualifications, refer to CDCS Manual – Support planners (unbundled).

For information about other CDCS service categories, refer to CDCS Manual – Unbundled service categories.

Covered services

Services must meet the criteria on CDCS Manual – Allowable and unallowable goods and services under CDCS.

CDCS support planning services include tasks outlined in the written work agreement established between the person and the support planner. Tasks could include, but are not limited to:

  • · Provide information about CDCS and provider options.
  • · Apply person-centered thinking and planning principles to facilitate the development of a person-centered CSP.
  • · Develop a quality CSP that includes all required components and information required to authorize CDCS services.
  • · Ensure the CSP is developed based on assessed needs identified in the person’s assessment.
  • · Submit the CSP to the lead agency for approval.
  • · Implement, monitor and evaluate the approved CSP and budget on an ongoing basis.
  • · Modify the CSP as needed, including revisions and addendums.
  • · Help and teach the person to recruit, screen, hire, train, schedule and monitor workers.
  • · Provide information about community resources related to the CSP.

    • Non-covered services

    CDCS support planning services do not cover tasks that:

  • · Duplicate services provided under required case management or other services available to the person (e.g., services provided by certified assessors, financial management services [FMS] providers, Office of the Ombudsman, advocacy organizations, free civil legal assistance with appeals and other direct services covered under Minnesota Health Care Programs).
  • · Are not included in the written work agreement between the person and the support planner.
  • · Are not approved in the person’s CSP.

    • Provider standards and qualifications

    For information about the support planner’s qualifications, refer to CDCS Manual – Support planners (unbundled).

    Additional resources

    CDCS Manual – Support planners (unbundled)
    CDCS Manual – Support planner service standards (unbundled)

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