Spouses and parents of minors can serve as paid PCA and CFSS workers for their MHCP-enrolled family members effective Oct. 1, 2024

Minnesota Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 07/30/2024 03:14 PM CDT
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Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP)
MHCP Providers

July 30, 2024

Effective Oct. 1, 2024, spouses and parents of minors can serve as paid PCA and CFSS workers for their MHCP-enrolled family members

Effective Oct. 1, 2024, the following family members can serve as a paid personal care assistance (PCA) worker for Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members:

  • Parents of minors
  • Stepparents of minors
  • Legal guardians of minors
  • Spouses

Additionally, beginning Oct. 1, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Human Services will begin transitioning people from PCA services to Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). The previously listed family members will then also be able serve as a paid CFSS worker for MHCP members.

Refer to the Aging and Adult Services Division (AASD) and Disability Services Division (DSD) eList announcement for more information.