Community-Based Services Manual (CBSM)

The CBSM is a resource for lead agencies who administer home and community-based services that support older adults and people with disabilities. The Aging and Adult Services (AASD) and Disability Services (DSD) divisions publish guidance on and explanation of policy in the manual.

What’s new in the CBSM

The following are the five most recent updates in the CBSM. For a complete list of updates, refer to CBSM – What’s new.

Date	Section	Page	Action
5/2/24	Waiver programs	Customized living provider settings only allowed to serve people on the BI and CADI waivers who are age 55 and older	Updated the list of providers to reflect provider enrollment status as of May 1, 2024
5/2/24	Waiver programs	Integrated community supports (ICS) settings	Updated the list of ICS settings
4/29/24	Waiver programs	Corporate foster care moratorium liaison contact list	Updated information for Koochiching County
4/24/24	Waiver programs	Guide to home modifications under the environmental accessibility adaptations (EAA) service	Comprehensively reviewed and clarified information throughout the page
4/24/24	Case management/care coordination	Transition services provider contact list	Updated information for the following providers: · Best Life Relocation Services · Exodus PCS · Promise Comprehensive Services · Thomas Allen, Inc.

AASD and DSD eLists

For a complete list of recent AASD and DSD eLists, refer to:

· DSD lead agency archive.

· DSD stakeholder archive.

· AASD lead agency archive.

To sign up for these eLists, refer to CBSM – DSD eLists and CBSM – AASD eLists.

Training

For training information, refer to:

· DSD training news and information.

· Aging: training and conferences.

Quick links to policy initiatives

For information about current policy initiatives and guidance, refer to:

· CBSM – Employment.

· CountyLink – MnCHOICES.

· DHS – HCBS settings rule.

· DHS – Person-centered practices.

· Positive Supports Minnesota website.

Resources

Use these links to connect to AASD and DSD resources:

· PolicyQuest – Search.

· PolicyQuest – Login and submit questions.

· DSD Contact Form (refer to the DSD Contact Form FAQ for more information about the form).

· DSD Regional Resources Specialists.

· DSD Response Center.

· Service Agreement and Screening Document (SASD) Support Team.

For additional links to resources, refer to CBSM – Resources and consultation overview.

Bulletins

For bulletins recently published by AASD, DSD and other DHS divisions, refer to DHS bulletins.

Notify DHS of changes to contact information

Email changes to lead agency contact information to the DHS Information Desk. DHS will update the DHS county and tribal nation information (PDF).

Order printed DHS documents

Counties, tribal nations, health care providers and others can order printed DHS documents through the order fulfillment website.