Agency Model: Consumer-Directed Community Support (CDCS)

When you choose the “Agency Model,” Heartland PCA remains your provider. You are able to:
• Choose or design the services and supports that fit your assessed needs
• Decide when you should receive services and supports
• Hire the people you want (including a spouse, parent of minors, friend, family member, etc) to deliver services.

CDCS includes services and supports now available through Medical Assistance waivers. It also allows you to buy non-traditional supports, such as special therapies, assistive technology and home and vehicle modifications.

CDCS includes all services and supports available through Home and Community Based waivers. It also allows you to buy non-traditional supports that are not available through other waiver options.

Examples: Specialized therapies, special diets, adapted recreation, creative employment options

Eligibility
You can use CDCS if you are enrolled in one of these programs:

• Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
• Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waiver
• Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
• Brain Injury (BI) Waiver
• Elderly Waiver (EW)
• Alternative Care (AC)
• Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

How to Access CDCS
Your county case manager, certified assessor, tribal nation, or health plan representative will do a MnCHOICES assessment every year. This assessment determines your needs.

How can I find out more about CDCS?

• Your local MN county or tribal office
• Your MSHO health plan member services if you are enrolled in Minnesota Senior Health Options.
• You may also review the Consumer Directed Community Supports Consumer Handbook DHS-4317 (PDF).