CFSS F&Q

The Affordable Care Act allows DHS to implement changes that will give people more choice and control over how they use services. This change makes available the new options described in the video, What is Community First Services and Supports?, and on the Community First Services and Supports webpage.

DHS will begin implementing CFSS on Oct 1, 2024. Counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations will transition people at their yearly reassessment to ensure there is no disruption of services.

Each person will choose a consultation services provider who will answer any questions they have about CFSS.

Yes, everyone must select a consultation services provider. However, people can make decisions about how much they use their consultation services provider.

Yes, a person may choose to change models once during the year.

People who use the budget model will select a financial management services provider, which will assist with budget management.

If a person is using the agency model, one or more supervising professionals will train and supervise their workers. This is a similar role to the qualified professional in PCA.

If a person is using the budget model, they are responsible to train and supervise their workers.

All of the other new options are available in either model:

• Goods, services and personal emergency response system (PERS) 
• New potential workers
• Consultation services
• Worker training and development budget

DHS will begin implementing CFSS on Oct 1, 2024. Counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations will transition people at their yearly reassessment to ensure there is no disruption of services. As the start date approaches, DHS will communicate with people who provide and receive PCA services.

Like people who use PCA, people who use CSG may choose either CFSS model when they transition at their yearly reassessment.