Minnesota Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) and Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Financial Management Services in Minnesota
GT Independence provides Financial Management Services in Minnesota for Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) and Consumer Support Grant (CSG). GT Independence is a statewide provider of FMS for all waivers, including:
- Brain Injury (BI),
- Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI),
- Community Alternative Care (CAC),
- Developmental Disabilities (DD),
- Elderly Waiver (EW)/Alternative Care (AC).
Benefits of Choosing GT Independence
Easy-to-use technology
GT Independence is a national leader in technology serving self-directed programs. We offer a secure personal portal account for accessing reports and documents, a state-of-the art Caregiver App, and other great tools.
Face-to-face eEnrollment process
GT Independence makes starting self-direction fast and easy with our in-home eEnrollment process where one of our friendly staff will guide you through the program forms and requirements and provide access to tools and training.
Dedicated Customer Service
Our customers reach a real person in less than 30 seconds on average when calling us and over 98% of customers report that they are satisfied with services from GT Independence.
Values based company providing local services
GT Independence is a family owned and operated company and we are passionate about providing the support that individuals need to live the life of their choosing.
How to select GT as your Fiscal Employer Agent
Contact your lead agency/county to ask for a MNChoices Assessment.
Once determined eligible for services let your assessor, case manager or care coordinator know you would like to self-direct your services.
Select GT Independence as your FMS provider.
Call GT Independence State Office at 651-247-7107 to schedule your in-person enrollment meeting.
GT Independence Office in Minnesota
860 Blue Gentian Rd. Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121
Minnesota GT Independence Representatives
Jen Drganc
State Director of Services
Phone: 651-247-7107
Office: Minnesota
jdrganc@gtindependence.com
Karen Frye
Team Leader
Phone: 877-659-4500
Office: Headquarters
kfrye@gtindependence.com
More Information
Caregiver Documents
Caregiver App User Guide
Caregiver App Flyer
SEIU Welcome Packet
2020 Payroll Schedule F
Setup and Temp Code
Caregiver Dismissal Form
Contact Information Change Form
Federal W4 Form
GT Mileage Report
Request for Payment Reimbursement Form
Minnesota State W-4 Form
Vendor Enrollment Packet
Wage Change Form
New Legislation in Minnesota for Direct Support Workers
The DHS is temporarily increasing budgets for participants of CDCS and CSG by 8.4 percent. The legislation went into effect on December 1, 2020 and will continue through February 7, 2021.
Minnesota Consumer Directed Community Supports Resources
Additional information and resources for Minnesota Consumer Directed Community Supports can be found at the link below:
MN CDCS Homepage
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant Program Resources
Additional information and resources for Minnesota Consumer Support Grant Program can be found at the link below:
MN Consumer Support Grant Program Homepage
GT Independence Resources
GT Independence is a low cost, affordable Financial Management Services provider in Minnesota. As a fiscal entity we understand CDCS allowable expenses. We work with CDCS Support Planners to assist participants to allocate the CDCS budget. We also work with people that have the Consumer Support Grant (CSG) to best work with their monthly budget limits. We do this with pride as a partner with Minnesota DHS as a fiscal management provider. GT Independence serves the home care industry and the home and community-based settings through self-direction.
GT offers a high-quality fiscal management solution and act as a CDCS guide. Our office is in Dakota County, but we also serve metro counties such as Anoka County, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Carver County and Scott County. In addition to the Twin Cities area, we provide the entire State of Minnesota with face-to-face enrollments through an electronic enrollment process.
While we are not Support Planners, we will gladly help an individual with the financial and taxes portion of their consumer directed community support plan (CSP). We are happy to be leading the way as a fiscal management service provider in technology for MN CDCS participants. Our consumer/employee Caregiver App is a great way for to manage the CDCS budget.
Call GT Independence State Office at 651-247-7107 to learn about how GT Independence self-directed services in Minnesota.