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Who will do PCA/CFSS service assessment?
PCA/CFSS service recipients must have an assessment for PCA/CFSS services by an assessor through a lead agency (a county, tribal government, or managed care organization).
 
How to get PCA/CFSS services assessment?
Contact 651-675-9673 to get a phone number to call.
 
Can family members be PCA/CFSS workers?

Family members can be PCA/CFSS workers except the following ones:

>Paid legal guardian of an adult

>Legal guardian of a minor

> Recipient of PCA services

> Responsible party of a recipient

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What kind of PCA/CFSS services are eligible for payment from Medical Assistance?

The covered PCA/CFSS services includes:

1. Assistance with ADLs like dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, transfers, positioning, toileting;

2. Assistance with self-administered medications; interventions for seizure disorders, including monitoring and observation; range of motion to maintain a person’s strength and muscle functioning;

3. Observation of a person who has episodes of behaviors and/or needs redirection to remain safe in his/her environment;

4. Accompany to medical appointments; accompany to participate in the community; assistance with paying bills; communication by telephone and other media;  complete household tasks integral to the PCA services; plan and prepare meals; shop for food, clothing and other essential items.  

 

A PCA may assist a child when needed for health and hygiene reasons integral to the personal care services. Assessors must indicate this need on the PCA Assessment and Service plan as described in the PCA Assessment and Service Plan instructions.

 

Can a home supporter working for two PCA/CFSS recipients?

Yes, but a PCA/CFSS worker is limited to providing and being paid for up to 310 hours per month of PCA regardless of the number of recipients being served or the number of PCA provider agencies enrolled with.

 
Does a PCA/CFSS worker have to be hired by a PCA agency?
A individual PCA/CFSS worker won't get payment directly from Medical Assistance. 
Contact 651-675-9673 to get hired, training and enrolled with MHCP.
 
 
 
 
 

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