PCA/CFSS SERVICES
PCA/CFSS SERVICES
Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services offer vital support to individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and those with special health care needs, helping them live independently in their communities. These services are available in the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) member’s home or in the community when daily activities take them outside the home.
PCA services assist with “activities of daily living” (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, transfers, mobility, positioning, and toileting. They also cover other health-related tasks, behavior redirection, and “instrumental activities of daily living” (IADLs) like light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation for adults.
PCA/CFSS CHOICE PROGRAM
The PCA Choice program empowers individuals to independently recruit, hire, and train their personal care assistants. This option provides clients with more responsibility in managing their care while allowing Independent Living Partners LLC to act as a fiscal intermediary. We assist with employment and management-related functions, including jointly employing the PCA, billing for services, and processing payments.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN PCA/CFSS CHOICE SERVICES
✦ Arranging backup staff when needed.
✦ Supervising and scheduling PCA staff daily.
✦ Monitoring and evaluating PCA performance.
✦ Maintaining records of PCA tasks and services.
✦ Verifying and signing PCA timesheets.
PCA/CFSS QUALIFICATIONS
To become a PCA, individuals must meet the following requirements:
✦ Provide authorized care as outlined in the client’s care plan.
✦ Pass a criminal background check and qualify for a PCA provider number from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
✦ Enter into a written agreement with the client and the PCA Choice provider, outlining roles and responsibilities.
✦ Comply with all state laws and regulations governing PCA services.
✦ Be at least 18 years old or, if 16 or 17, complete additional training.
PCA services are designed to ensure that individuals receive the support they need to maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
