Frequently Asked Questions

Minnesota developed Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers to meet the needs of people who choose to receive services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting.

Waiver Program Explained:

People with disabilities and older adults may qualify for waiver programs if they choose to live in the community and require certain levels of care. The following programs are available to people who meet eligibility criteria:

Brain Injury (BI) Waiver: For people with a traumatic, acquired or degenerative BI who require the level of care provided in a nursing facility that provides specialized services for people with BI, or who require the level of care provided in a neurobehavioral hospital.

Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver: For people with disabilities who require the level of care provided in a nursing facility.

Elderly Waiver (EW): For older adults who require the level of care provided in a nursing facility.

What is covered by Waiver:

Needed medical, nursing, or personal care services by the nurse or resident assistants. Meals, snacks, transportation, shopping assistance, activities and administration services.  

What’s not covered by Waiver:

1. Room and Board (Rent and fees). This is covered by the resident and is $500/month. MN Housing Support Program can sometimes assist with paying rent and fees in tandem with waiver for those receiving little to no Social Security. 

2. Comfort or convenience services.

3. Services available through another funding source (e.g., Medicare, MA state plan services, long-term care insurance).

4. Utilities or personal expenses like cell phone. 

Qualifications:

How do I get on waiver? Call us and we will connect you with the appropriate local County Case Manager to apply.