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The Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program was introduced in 2013 and is expected to replace the Consumer Assistance Grant program and Personal Care Assistance programs. It will provide people with disabilities more choices and support in obtaining and using services in their community. The CFSS will also expand self-directed options for services and allow […]
If you are a provider of CFSS consultation services, you need to comply with federal requirements for service delivery. Your consultation services provider must approve the service delivery plan. This plan must be reviewed annually, and whenever a participant needs to change their circumstances. For example, if the participant is on a waiver, the consultation […]
If you are a provider of CFSS consultation services, you need to comply with federal requirements for service delivery. Your consultation services provider must approve the service delivery plan. This plan must be reviewed annually, and whenever a participant needs to change their circumstances. For example, if the participant is on a waiver, the consultation […]
Both CFSS and PCA programs allow participants to hire a caregiver. The PCA Program allows family members to provide care, but not spouses. Under CFSS, participants can choose to have their spouses provide care instead of hiring a family member. The services provided by CFSS and PCA are both entitlements, so participants can get them […]