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CFSS
What is Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)?
You will learn:
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What is CFSS?
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Benefits of CFSS
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CFSS coverage
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Why Choose Blue Star Home Care for Your CFSS?
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota healthcare program that offers more options for different needs of people.
Starting Oct 1, 2024, CFSS will replace the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) programs.
Benefits of CFSS:
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Flexibility: Care plans that meet unique needs.
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Independence: Support independent living.
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Family Involvement: Spouses and parents can be paid caregivers.
CFSS Coverage:
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Daily Living Activities: Help with eating, bathing, grooming, and mobility.
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Health-Related Tasks: Help with medications and other medical needs.
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Help with cooking, shopping, laundry, and more.
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Behavioral Support: Observation and redirection as needed.
The Two Models of CFSS:
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Budget Model: Directly hire and manage caregivers.
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Agency Provider Model: Use a provider like Rainbow Home Health Care to deliver services.
Why Choose Rainbow Home Healthcare for CFSS Needs?:
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20 years of home health care experience
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500+ trusted families in the Twin Cities
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5-Star Google and Facebook Reviews
CFSS allows individuals to manage their unique care while accessing the support they need to live independently at home and in their communities.
If you currently receive PCA or CSG services, CFSS will become an option after your next annual reassessment.
Starting October 1, 2024, you can undergo an assessment to determine your eligibility for CFSS.You can discuss your options with your lead agency or contact Rainbow Home Healthcare at 651-778-0562. We will provide more information and guide you through the transition to CFSS.
If you're using PCA or CSG services, you will continue receiving them for up to six months while transitioning to CFSS.
More transition Information Here: Minnesota Department of Human Services.
CFSS
You will learn:
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What is CFSS?
-
Benefits of CFSS
-
CFSS coverage
-
CFSS Two Models
-
Why Choose Rainbow Home Healthcare for Your CFSS?
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota healthcare program that offers more options for the different needs of people.
Starting Oct 1, 2024, CFSS will replace the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) programs.
Benefits of CFSS:
-
Flexibility: Care plans that meet unique needs.
-
Independence: Support independent living.
-
Family Involvement: Spouses and parents can be paid caregivers.
CFSS Coverage:
-
Daily Living Activities: Help with eating, bathing, grooming, and mobility.
-
Health-Related Tasks: Help with medications and other medical needs.
-
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Help with cooking, shopping, laundry, and more.
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Behavioral Support: Observation and redirection as needed.
CFSS 2 Models
Participants have two primary options for receiving services
Agency Provider Model
Participants receive services from a CFSS provider agency like Rainbow Home Healthcare, which hires and manages CFSS support workers on their behalf.
Budget Model
Participants can directly employ their own care workers, giving them more control over who provides their services. A financial management services provider (FMS provider) helps manage payroll and other administrative tasks.
Why Choose Rainbow Home Healthcare for CFSS Needs?:
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20 years of home health care experience
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500+ trusted families in the Twin Cities
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5-Star Google and Facebook Reviews
Get Paid While You're on Vacation with Your Client
CFSS workers may be paid while on vacation with the participant if the services align with the participant’s care plan and service authorization. If the participant needs assistance with daily living, health-related tasks, or IADLs while traveling, the support worker can continue receiving compensation for authorized CFSS services. Travel outside Minnesota may require prior approval from DHS or the lead agency.
At Rainbow Home Healthcare, we understand the challenges of being a caregiver, including limited time off, financial stress, and burnout. That’s why we work with clients and employers to support vacation opportunities while ensuring continued care. For more information about this, contact Rainbow Home Healthcare at (651) 778-0562.
Conclusion and Next Steps
CFSS offers a person-centered approach to support greater independence and flexible service delivery. Whether choosing an agency provider model or managing services independently, CFSS empowers participants to take charge of their care.
For more general information on Community First Services and Supports, visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services website or contact Rainbow Home Healthcare at (651) 778-0562 today.
Still have more questions?
If you currently receive PCA or CSG services, CFSS will become an option after your next annual reassessment.
Starting October 1, 2024, you can undergo an assessment to determine your eligibility for CFSS.You can discuss your options with your lead agency or contact Rainbow Home Healthcare at (651) 778-0562. We will provide more information and guide you through the transition to CFSS.
If you're using PCA or CSG services, you will continue receiving them for up to six months while transitioning to CFSS.
More transition Information Here: Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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