PCA Service Verification Phone Calls

ACP is required by law (effective 8/1/2015) to conduct unscheduled telephone calls with the consumer and the PCA to verify that the PCA is present and providing services. These calls will be made to the consumer and/or PCA’s phone and must be conducted at least every...

2015 PCA Overtime Policy Change Notice

As you may recall we had issued a notice last year regarding a PCA overtime policy change that was implemented and later reversed through the legal system. Recently the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)rule changes were upheld in appeals court and the subsequent appeal...

Rate Adjustment Distribution Plan 2014

Effective July 1, 2014, the Minnesota Legislature granted providers of Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Services, a 5% reimbursement rate increase. The intent of this 5% rate increase was to provide a rate adjustment for wages and compensation-related costs/benefits for...