As of October 1st 2024, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) will replace Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a Minnesota state-funded alternative to home care programs. CSG participants receive monthly grants through a financial management services provider like Orion ISO . The grant can be used to purchase services, goods and supports like staffing, therapy, equipment and supplies, nutrition and transportation. The CSG lets families and individuals pay people they know and trust to provide care for their loved one.
Orion ISO FS’ services under the CSG include:
- Payroll services such as processing timesheets and managing payroll tax withholding, distributing W2’s, tracking paid time-off and holiday pay
- Expense services such as reimbursements of approved goods and services
- Monthly spending reports
Qualifying for the enhanced rate
A worker qualifies for the enhanced rate when the worker has completed qualifying trainings and provides services to a person who receives PCA services or participates in CDCS or CSG and either:
- Is eligible for 10 or more hours of state plan PCA per day
- Has the home care rating EN
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Forms
Payroll Schedule
Timesheet
PTO Request
Federal W-4 Form
Minnesota W-4 Form
Federal W-9 Form