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Jun 11
3 min

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Explained

EVV allows the ability to focus more time and attention on the care recipient and less on administrative tasks such as faxing, emailing...

Jun 2
3 min

Searching for Direct Care Staff?

Are you looking for staff? The Human Resources Team at MRCI Client Directed Services (CDS) provides information on job posting and tips...

Apr 30
3 min

Meet College-Bound Brandon

Meet Brandon, he’s 23, likes making cookies, has autism, and now, he is going to college. Having been accepted to the Beyond Limits...

Apr 9
3 min

The Who's Who of CDCS

In programs such as Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) the terminology and the roles of the people involved can be confusing. To...

Mar 20
2 min

MRCI Celebrates Self-Direction Successes

Like a lot of people in 2020, Gina Rietveld was worried when her hours at work got cut back because of COVID. The worries were a little...

Mar 18
2 min

What is CFSS?

Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota program that will replace Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and the Consumer...

Feb 24
2 min

2021 Legislative Updates

MRCI CDS believes strongly in keeping our clients, representatives, workers, and families informed of legislation that can impact their...

Feb 8
2 min

5 Important facts you might not know about Payroll Model

1. Individual receiving services is the employer. Most often, the individual receiving services is the employer and holds the Federal...

Jan 6
2 min

Elkins Family Story

The Elkins Family Counts on MRCI Client Directed Services As Laura Elkins watches her two daughters, ages 8 and 4, play in her backyard...

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