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PCA Client Onboarding

Your guide to beginning or transferring home care services to Best Care.

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Best Care PCA HCBS Client Policy Manual

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Client Self-Onboarding Form

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Best Care CFSS HCBS Client Policy Manual

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Every day, people who are dissatisfied with their current personal care assistance (PCA) agency contact us about transferring to Best Care. Whether you're just beginning home care services or already receiving services elsewhere and are looking for a better fit, we want the onboarding process to feel simple, transparent, and supportive. Below, you'll find an overview of what to expect during onboarding, along with the specific documents and resources you'll need along the way.

Getting Started as a New PCA Client

People starting services with Best Care for the first time will go through a straightforward onboarding process designed to gather the information we need to provide safe, high-quality care while setting clear expectations from day one. This typically includes: 

  • Completing an intake form
  • Reviewing program policies
  • Signing a written service agreement
  • Authorizing medical record release so we can coordinate care effectively with your health care providers

We know paperwork can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to make sure you are confident about what you're agreeing to before you sign anything.

PCA Transfer: Changing Your PCA Services to Best Care

Are you or a loved one currently receiving services through another agency and considering a PCA transfer? We regularly help clients move their services to Best Care when they're looking for more responsive support, better communication, or simply an improved overall experience. 

A PCA transfer generally does not require you to start your assessment process over, as your existing eligibility carries over. Our team will help coordinate the transition with your current agency, so your care continues without disruption.

We also welcome a PCA referral from case managers, social workers, healthcare providers, or family members who know someone who could benefit from switching to Best Care. If you're making a referral on someone else's behalf, our team can walk them through next steps.

Understand What to Expect During Client Onboarding

Before starting services, it's important to understand the policies that guide how care is delivered and what to expect as a client. Our Best Care Policy Test helps confirm that clients and responsible parties understand key program policies, including client rights, grievance procedures, and safety expectations, before onboarding is complete. This isn't about passing or failing. It's simply a tool to make sure everyone starts on the same page.
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Complete the Client Self-Onboarding Form

The Client Self-Onboarding Form is the primary intake document used to gather essential information about the person receiving care, including contact details, medical history, current agency status, and preferred PCA support. 

This form also includes the Provider Written Agreement, which outlines:

  • The responsibilities of both the client and Best Care
  • Administrative fee structures
  • Grievance procedures
  • Medical release authorizations
  • An acknowledgment of the materials you've received. 

Completing this form helps us build a care plan that truly reflects your needs from day one.

Client Self-Onboarding Form

Review the CFSS Client Policy Manual

Minnesota's home care landscape is evolving. As of October 1, 2024, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) began replacing PCA services statewide, offering clients more flexibility, choice, and control over their care. The Minnesota Department of Human Services extended the transition deadline, giving current PCA clients until September 30, 2027, to move over to CFSS at their next annual reassessment.

Because PCA and CFSS are so closely connected during this transition period, our Best Care CFSS HCBS Client Policy Manual now serves as the primary policy resource for clients, covering everything from service delivery models to client rights and responsibilities under the CFSS program.
Best Care CFSS HCBS Client Policy Manual

Questions About Onboarding?

Starting or transferring home care services is a big decision, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way. If you have questions about the onboarding process, PCA transfer, making a PCA referral, or transitioning to CFSS, our team at Best Care is here to help. Reach out today, and let's get started.
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