The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) offers an Enhanced Rate for Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services to promote advanced training among PCA workers and to better support individuals with significant care needs. This is to improve the quality of care provided to recipients requiring extensive daily assistance.

Eligibility Criteria for Enhanced Rate:

1. Recipient Eligibility:

   • The PCA recipient must be authorized to receive 12 or more hours of PCA services per day.

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2. Worker Qualifications:

   • The PCA worker must complete specific qualifying trainings approved by DHS.

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Qualifying Trainings:

To be eligible for the enhanced rate, PCA workers are required to complete designated training programs that may include topics such as:

• Advanced caregiving techniques.

• Specialized care for individuals with complex medical needs.

• Emergency response procedures.

• Communication skills and cultural competency.

Specific details about the qualifying trainings can be found on the DHS website.

Implementation:

Once the PCA worker has successfully completed the required trainings and the recipient meets the eligibility criteria, the enhanced rate can be applied to the PCA services provided. This enhanced rate is designed to compensate for the additional skills and efforts of the PCA worker in delivering high-quality care to individuals with significant needs.

For comprehensive information on qualifying for the PCA enhanced rate, including detailed training requirements and application procedures, please visit the DHS webpage: Qualifying for the Enhanced Rate

This initiative underscores Minnesota's commitment to enhancing the quality of care for individuals with disabilities and supporting the professional development of PCA workers.

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