PCA Choice and CFSS Budget minimum wages

• January 1, 2025

  • Union wages for new workers increased to AT LEAST $20/hour
  • Wages for existing workers in PCA Choice and the CFSS Budget Model are based on the number of PCA hours worked since July 1, 2017, as shown on the wage scale below
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  • As you work, your wages will increase as you meet each new step on the wage scale
  • Your client will receive additional funds from the state to be able to pay the experience-based wage in the chart above. They will not have to reduce worker hours or other expenses in order to pay the higher wages earned by experienced caregivers.
  • Enhanced Rate PCAs in PCA Choice and the CFSS Budget Model should see wages roughly 7.5% above the listed wage (unless you’ve discussed establishing other enhanced benefits with your agency/FMS or Client)

Click Here for more information from MN DHS on PCA and CFSS tiered rates and wage floors