Services
24-Hour Emergency Assistance
Provides on-call counseling, problem-solving, and/or immediate response for assistance at a person’s home due to a health or personal emergency that is not related to an injury or immediate danger. This service does not replace 911 when emergency medical attention is needed.
Covered Services
Non-Equipment Services:
- Immediate response for assistance at the person’s home
- On-call counseling and problem-solving
Equipment Services:
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) installation and testing
- PERS device and monitoring
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Not covered within the service
24-hour emergency assistance does not cover:
- Scheduled on-call support provided through other services.
- Staffing for other services.
- Staff person sleeping or awake overnight in the person’s own home.
Homemaker
Services that help a person manage general cleaning and household tasks.
Covered Services: There are three types of homemaker services: homemaker cleaning, homemaker home management, and homemaker assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Homemaker cleaning services include: light housekeeping tasks, laundry services, and monitoring the person’s well-being while in the home, including home safety.
Non-Covered Services: Training and habilitation.
Individual Community Living Support (ICLS)
A bundled service that provides assistance for older adults (age 65 and older enrolled in the Alternative Care [AC] program or Elderly Waiver [EW]) who need reminders, cues, intermittent or moderate supervision, or physical assistance to remain in their own homes.
Covered Services:
ICLS includes six service components: active cognitive support; adaptive support service; support with activities of daily living (ADLs); household management assistance; health, safety, and wellness; and community living engagement.
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Non-Covered Services:
ICLS does not cover services if fewer than two components are provided, duplicate authorized state plan or EW services, specialized/adapted remote support equipment, or transportation mileage (see the transportation section for alternatives).
Individualized Home Support (IHS)
IHS provides support and/or training in community living service categories. There are three service options:
- IHS without training – Offers support in community living areas without formal training.
- IHS with training – Includes support and training in at least one community living category. This services options available to adults only.
- IHS with family training – Provides support and training to the person and/or their family to enhance their ability to care for the person at home. Available to children and adults living with family.
Night Supervision
Night supervision provides overnight assistance and supervision by an awake or asleep staff in the person’s own home when there is an assessed need.
Eligibility:
A person must:
- Live in their own home
- Have an assessed need for overnight support in at least one of the following areas:
- Implementation of positive support programming or transition plans
- Reinforcement of skill development supports (e.g., individualized home supports)
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
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Covered Services:
- Overnight support delivered by an awake or asleep staff in the person’s home, directly related to the assessed need in the areas listed above
Non-Covered Services:
Night supervision cannot be used:
- To prevent an outcome that has not previously occurred (i.e., for preventative safety)
- Based on an assumption that the person might need it, without a documented assessed need
- When there is no overnight need for the covered service areas
- For a person who sleeps through the night or wakes up but does not need assistance or supervision
- To pay for time when the person’s caregiver (e.g., parent, legally responsible individual, or staff) is asleep and lives in the home
- If it duplicates other Minnesota state plan or waiver services the person already receives
Respite Care
Respite care provides short-term care and supervision to a person when their primary caregiver is absent or needs relief.
Primary caregiver(s): The person or people primarily responsible for the individual’s care and supervision.
Types of Respite:
- In-home respite: Provided in the person’s home and may include time in community locations used by the public (e.g., parks, malls, libraries), as long as the person continues to reside at home.
- Out-of-home respite: Provided in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not the person’s home. This may also include community locations while the person stays in the non-home setting.
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Covered Services:
- Temporary, direct care and supervision of the person
- Services delivered in the person’s home or an alternate setting
- Supervision in community locations as part of the respite period
Non-Covered Services:
- Respite provided without a primary caregiver identified
- Overnight care that duplicates other authorized services
- Respite used as a long-term care solution rather than temporary relief
- Services not aligned with the person’s assessed needs or support plan
PCA / CFSS Services
(Personal Care Assistance / Community First Services and Supports)
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota health care program designed to support individuals in living more independently in their homes and communities. CFSS is replacing the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) program and the Consumer Support Grant (CSG).
At Prime Choice Home Care, we provide flexible, person-centered PCA/CFSS services tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual we serve.
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What Does CFSS Cover?
CFSS covers the same core services as PCA, including:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Help with basic self-care tasks
- Health-Related Tasks: As directed by a licensed professional
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): Assistance with tasks that support daily life
- Observation and Redirection of Behavior: Support to promote safety and engagement
Examples of Support We Provide
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
Our trained staff can assist with:
- Dressing: Putting on clothes, applying braces or compression wraps
- Grooming: Hair care, shaving, oral care, eyeglass and hearing aid care
- Bathing: Personal hygiene and skin care
- Eating: Assistance with feeding, transfers, and use of special devices
- Transfers: Moving from bed to wheelchair, chair to toilet, etc.
- Mobility: Walking, wheelchair support, or general ambulation
- Positioning: Adjusting body posture for comfort and care
- Toileting: Help with bladder/bowel care, feminine hygiene, perineal cleansing, and clothing adjustment
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs):
Assistance with:
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Laundry and light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Medication reminders and assistance with self-administered medications
Why Choose Prime Choice Home Care?
- Compassionate, experienced caregivers
- Multilingual and culturally responsive staff
- Individualized care plans based on client preferences
- Ongoing communication with families and care teams
- Full compliance with DHS and Minnesota health regulations
Who Can Receive CFSS?
To qualify for CFSS, a person must:
- Be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
- Have an assessed need for assistance with daily activities
- Choose to receive support at home or in a community-based setting
If you’re unsure whether you or your loved one qualifies, we’re here to help with the process.
Interested in Getting Started?
Contact our care team today to schedule a consultation or learn more about the intake process.
