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This communication has critical information about the rollout of CDCS Unbundling. You can find implementation instructions, the link to the new unbundled service category pages and existing bundled service category pages, new and updated forms, and online learning modules in the eList: CDCS unbundling project implementation and policy changes. The following is a summary:

Unbundling ROLLOUT/TIMELINE

Existing CDCS Plans:

Participants will continue their CDCS community support plan (CSP)-DHS-6532 and follow pre-unbundling policy until their next assessment.

• For MnCHOICES assessments PRIOR to Feb 1, 2025
  • Use the policy in the CDCS service categories (pre-unbundling) in the CDCS Policy Manual
  • Continue to use the CDCS community support plan (CSP) DHS-6532 that you have been using.
  • Use the current Alternative Treatment Form and special diet form if applicable.
• For MnCHOICES assessments ON OR AFTER Feb. 1, 2025 
  • Use the policy in the new unbundled CDCS service categories in the CDCS Policy Manual
  • Write your CDCS community support plan using CDCS CSP, DHS-5788A.
  • Use these new documents when applicable:
    • CDCS Behavioral Supports Request Form, DHS-5788B. (NEW)
    • CDCS Specialized Therapy Request Form, DHS-5788C. (Replaces Alt. Tx. Form)
    • CDCS Special Diet Request Form, DHS-5788D.

Initial CDCS Plans:

Initial CDCS plans starting on or after Feb.1,2025, regardless of their assessment date, will:

• Use the policy in the new unbundled CDCS service categories in the CDCS Policy Manual
• Write your CDCS community support plan using CDCS CSP, DHS-5788A.
• Use these new documents when applicable:
  • CDCS Behavioral Supports Request Form, DHS-5788B.
  • CDCS Specialized Therapy Request Form, DHS-5788C.
  • CDCS Special Diet Request Form, DHS-5788D.

MANDATORY CDCS UNBUNDLING TRAINING

Whether you  will just be starting with unbundling, or continuing with the old forms/policy until your next renewal All participants/managing parties must take this online DHS CDCS Participant training. This is imperative to understand the important changes that are occurring with unbundling. When you have completed the online training, please let your case manager know!

Ramsey County will be providing guidance as we learn more. Please let your case manager know if  you have any questions!

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