Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

About this Program

Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is a participant-directed service under the Home and Community Based Waiver program that allows individuals an opportunity to live independently.

This program is designed to give individuals the most flexibility and responsibility for directing their services and supports, including hiring and managing direct care staff and access to other supports such as technology, home and vehicle modifications, or equipment.

MRCI is proud to have been awarded the contract from MN DHS to provide Financial Management Services for CDCS participants statewide. Anyone using CDCS must have a Financial Management Services Provider, like MRCI.

CDCS participant on his computer with his PCA or DSP

You are the Employer

In CDCS, the participant is the employer, which allows you to select, hire, train and manage your own staff.

Hire Family and Friends

You can hire the people you know, and who know you to provide your services. Including parents of minors and spouses.

Control your own care

This program is designed to give you the most flexibility in directing your services and supports.

How to sign up for CDCS

Contact your Lead Agency or County

Determine program eligibility by Finalizing Medical Assistance (MA) Application, and completing necessary assessments.

Develop CDCS Community Support plan with (Optional) Support Planner

A CDCS Community Support Plan details how your funds will be spent to meet your assessed needs throughout the year including staffing, goods and services, and environmental modifications.

Select MRCI CDS as your Financial Management Service (FMS)

Inform your Case Manager you've chosen MRCI CDS as your FMS Provider.

Contact us to schedule your personalized intake meeting

We'll meet with you one-on-one, in the format of your choosing to complete the enrollment process.

Starting your services

Hire your workers, pay your good and services providers, and monitor your budget all with MRCI CDS expert assistance.

Program Forms

Timesheet - Payroll Model (FEA)

Timesheet- Paid Time Off

Homemaker Timesheet

Independent Contractor Billing form

Vendor Packet

Claim Form for Payments and Reimbursements

Credit Card Order Form

Cell Phone-Internet Reimbursement Form

Mileage Reimbursement Form

Expense Reimbursement Direct Deposit Form

Employment Resources

2025 Payroll Calendar

Employee Packet-Payroll Model (FEA)

W4 Form (Federal)

W4 Form (State)

Wage Payment Election and Consent- Payroll Model (FEA)

Status Change Form

Consent to Release Employment Information

Minnesota Labor Law Poster

Youth Labor Laws

Worker's Compensation Information

Paid Time Off Notice

Additional Resources

ADP Self-Service Login

Electronic Pay Statement Opt Out

Employee Exiting Form

Incident-Accident Report

Job Posting Agreement

Samples of Completed Forms

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