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County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A program of support for family caregivers of Veterans who have a serious injury (including psychological trauma), which was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001, and who need personal care services because they can't perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need in-person supervision. Examples of support caregivers may receive are: * Caregiver education and training * A monthly stipend (payment) * Travel, lodging and financial assistance when traveling with the Veteran to receive care * Access to health care benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), if you don't already qualify for care or services under another health care plan * Mental health services and counseling * Up to 30 days per year of respite care

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

A program of support for family caregivers of Veterans who have a serious injury (including psychological trauma), which was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001, and who need personal care services because they can't perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need in-person supervision. Examples of support caregivers may receive are: * Caregiver education and training * A monthly stipend (payment) * Travel, lodging and financial assistance when traveling with the Veteran to receive care * Access to health care benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), if you don't already qualify for care or services under another health care plan * Mental health services and counseling * Up to 30 days per year of respite care

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

A program of support for family caregivers of Veterans who have a serious injury (including psychological trauma), which was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001, and who need personal care services because they can't perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need in-person supervision. Examples of support caregivers may receive are: * Caregiver education and training * A monthly stipend (payment) * Travel, lodging and financial assistance when traveling with the Veteran to receive care * Access to health care benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), if you don't already qualify for care or services under another health care plan * Mental health services and counseling * Up to 30 days per year of respite care

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

County programs for families with children include: * Diversionary Work Program (DWP): A four-month program that helps to support Minnesota parents while they find jobs * Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Helps families with low incomes pay for child care while they go to work, look for work or attend school * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services * Parent Support Outreach: Voluntary, early intervention program for at-risk families with children (prenatal - 10 years) that supports access to needed services. Make referrals through county human services agencies.