Contract Workshops With Stipends In Minnesota
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Voluntary training stipend As of July 1, 2023, workers who complete qualifying trainings qualify for one $500 stipend when they work with a person who is a participant in PCA Choice, CDCS or CSG.
Same Reimbursement Rate Regardless of whether they are Choice or traditional, this is what your PCA agency is reimbursed for every hour you work: $19.60/hour as of 10/01/2021.
As of July 1, 2023, workers who complete qualifying trainings qualify for one $500 stipend when they work with a person who is a participant in PCA Choice, CDCS or CSG. Stipends are available until funding is exhausted or until June 30, 2025, whichever is sooner.
As of Sept. 15, 2023, workers can qualify for a one-time retention stipend of $1,000 if they meet the following requirements: Currently are in the SEIU collective bargaining unit, meaning they provided personal assistance services to a person who uses PCA Choice, CDCS, or CSG services within the past six (6) months.
Both service models receive the same reimbursement rate from the state. Regardless of whether the agency offers PCA Choice or traditional PCA, this is what the PCA agency is reimbursed for every hour a caregiver works: $23.80/hour as of 01/01/2024. $24.84 - $27.52/hour as of 01/01/2025 (based on the wage scale below)
PCA is one of the lowest reimbursed programs with a current rate of $19.60 and is lower than rates for other similar home and community-based services.
Training incentives are a great way to motivate employees and encourage them to continuously improve their skills. Not only do they provide a financial incentive for employees to invest in their own development, but they also help to create a more positive and productive workplace culture.
DHS encourages providers to apply for the Minnesota Care Force Incentive to reward DSPs with incentive payments. This initiative addresses the shortage of DSPs in Minnesota by rewarding people who work in this high-demand profession. Providers can use incentive payments to retain DSPs who make less than $30 per hour.