Under 65 Waiver Services
Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver
The DD waiver provides home and community-based services to children and adults with a diagnosis of a developmental disability or a related condition who require the level of care provided in an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD). These services are an alternative to institutionalization. They help a person live as independently as possible in community settings and promote optimal health, independence, safety and community integration.
For further information regarding DD Waiver and eligibility requirements, please click on the link to the Department of Human Services website provided here: CBSM - Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver (state.mn.us)
Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
CAC Waiver provides home and community-based services to children and adults who are chronically ill or medically fragile and require the level of care provided in a hospital. These services are an alternative to institutionalization. They help a person live as independently as possible in community settings and promote optimal health, independence, safety and community integration.
For further information on CAC Waiver and eligibility requirements, please click on the link to the Department of Human Services website provided here: CBSM - Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver (state.mn.us)
Community Alternative for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waiver
CADI Waiver provides home and community-based services to children and adults with disabilities who require the level of care provided in a nursing facility. These services are an alternative to institutionalization. They help a person live as independently as possible in community settings and promote optimal health, independence, safety and community integration.
For further information on CADI Waiver and eligibility requirements, please click on the link to the Department of Human Services website provided here: CBSM - Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver (state.mn.us)
Brain Injury (BI) Waiver
BI Waiver provides home and community-based services to children and adults with a diagnosis of brain injury who require the level of care provided in a specialized nursing facility or neurobehavioral hospital. These services are an alternative to institutionalization. They help a person live as independently as possible in community settings and promote optimal health, independence, safety and community integration.
For further information on BI Waiver and eligibility Requirements, please click on the link to the Department of Human Services website provided here: CBSM - Brain Injury (BI) Waiver (state.mn.us)
To determine eligibility for a service you are requesting, a MnCHOICES assessment is required. A MnCHOICE assessment needs to be completed by a certified assessor and can be set up by the county you reside in. If you have further questions regarding the process for these programs or would like to request a MnCHOICE assessment, please contact Adult Services Intake at 320.216.4100.