When it comes to how to become a PCA for a family member in Minnesota, there are a few requirements you need to be aware of: You must be over the age of 16. You must pass a background check. You must complete PCA training requirements. You must be able to provide the level of care and support needed.
Any Minnesota resident who is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident, or lawfully present can enroll. There are no age restrictions for applicants. Adults who are not applying for themselves may still apply on behalf of their child. Families that include immigrants can apply.
They can also call the Minnesota Health Care Programs Member Help Desk at 1-800-657-3739 or 1-651-431-2670 to request an application, or they can download an application here. They can also apply in person at their local county office or tribal human services office.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are public health care programs administered by county, tribal and state servicing agencies under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are public health care programs administered by county, tribal and state servicing agencies under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
Are Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare part of MNsure? Your eligibility (if you qualify) for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare is determined by the Minnesota Eligibility Technology System (METS), which is accessed through MNsure, but the Department of Human Services (DHS) manages these programs.
The Department of Human Services issues a Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) membership card to each eligible enrollee. MHCP membership cards for new enrollees (as well as replacement cards) are generated each week by MMIS.
The HCAPP (DHS-3417) allows people to apply for any or all of the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) on one form. Questions on the HCAPP may apply to all health care programs, only to one or two programs, or to specific populations.
Minnesota Specific: Kinship Family Support Services, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, offers education and support to those who are caring for the child of a sibling, daughter, son, extended family member, family friend or neighbor.
Minnesota law requires all individual personal care assistance (PCA) providers to take the Department of Human Service's (DHS) Individual PCA training and pass a one-time online test. Individual PCAs may take the training and test as often as needed.