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Date: March 2, 2022
To: All interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed amendment to Reform 2020 waiver related to the Alternative Care (AC) program
To comment: Visit DHS Federal Health Care Waivers for more information
Forwarded on behalf of Minnesota Health Care Programs
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) plans to submit a request to amend the Reform 2020 section 1115 waiver to reflect the addition of Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) as a benefit under the Alternative Care program.
Background
DHS is redesigning its state plan personal care assistance (PCA) services to expand self-directed options under CFSS. The CFSS benefit will expand people’s choices about how they receive their services, including who can provide services, additional support for writing plans, more self-direction options and the ability to purchase goods that aid a person’s independence. DHS has applied to CMS under section 1915(i) and 1915(k) of the Social Security Act to add CFSS as a new Medical Assistance benefit. A 30-day comment period for the state plan amendments was held from January 4, 2022 to February 4, 2022. More information about the 1915(i) and 1915(k) state plan amendments and the transition to CFSS can be found at Public comment period for Community First Services and Supports.
CFSS will eventually replace PCA services for seniors participating in the Alternative Care program. This will happen gradually, after every eligible person has received an assessment under the new benefit. CFSS covers all the services currently covered by PCA and eligibility requirements for CFSS will be the same as PCA.
Public Comment Opportunity
DHS is holding a 30-day comment period from February 28, 2022 to March 29, 2022 to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed Reform 2020 1115 waiver amendment. Please visit Federal Health Care Waivers for a copy of the proposed amendment request and additional information on the public comment process.
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