Minnesota CFSS Agency Bond
Overview
Community First Services and Supports agencies operating in Minnesota must carry a surety bond before they can serve participants under the state's CFSS program. This bond protects the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the participants it oversees by guaranteeing your agency meets its financial and service obligations. Without it, your agency cannot be enrolled or remain active as an approved CFSS provider.
Who Needs This Bond?
Businesses newly applying to become CFSS Agency providers in Minnesota, existing CFSS agencies completing their enrollment renewal, and organizations expanding their home and community-based service operations into the CFSS program all need this bond. If the Minnesota Department of Human Services has directed you to obtain a surety bond as part of your CFSS Agency application or re-enrollment packet, this is the bond you need to buy.
What is this Bond For?
This bond holds CFSS agencies accountable to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for faithful performance of their obligations under the CFSS program. It gives the state a financial remedy if your agency misuses participant budgets, fails to pay workers, or otherwise violates program requirements. The bond is a condition of operating as a CFSS provider — it is not optional and it is not a substitute for proper operations.
When is it Required?
During the CFSS Agency enrollment process is when the Department of Human Services will request proof of this bond. You must have it in place before your application can be approved, and it must remain active for as long as your agency participates in the program. Letting the bond lapse can trigger a suspension of your CFSS provider status.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Minnesota requirement and covers your CFSS Agency's operations anywhere in the state. It is administered through the Minnesota Department of Human Services and satisfies their specific bonding requirement for CFSS providers. No local or county-level bond is needed in addition to this one.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application, get approved, and download your bond documents — all without waiting on a callback. The process is fully online and built so CFSS agencies can move quickly through enrollment without delays.
Why Bond Titan?
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