Minnesota's waiver system comes with a lot of acronyms. These guides explain what they mean in plain language — written for families, individuals, and case managers.
Your family member's waiver comes with a case manager, but nobody explains the job. Here's what Minnesota law says they must do, how often they must visit, and what to do if it isn't working.
Read the guideUnhappy with a provider, or told your family member's services are ending? How switching works on a Minnesota disability waiver: who to call first, what notice a provider owes you, and how to avoid a gap in care.
Read the guideMinnesota's waivers can pay for help keeping a home clean and running. The three types of homemaker service, who qualifies, what's covered, and the limits families should know before asking for it.
Read the guideICS pairs an apartment with support from the provider that controls it. What the service covers, who qualifies, what an ICS setting has to look like, what it can't be combined with, and the rights a resident keeps.
Read the guideIf you care for an adult family member at home, a Minnesota waiver may pay for someone to step in while you rest, work or travel. Who qualifies, in-home vs. out-of-home and overnight respite, and what it doesn't cover.
Read the guideMost provider checklists online are written for another state, or for providers. These are the questions Minnesota families should ask, and the state rules that tell you what a good answer sounds like.
Read the guideIf you're researching care options for an adult family member with a disability, here's a plain-language guide to what 245D, ICS, and adult family home actually mean — and how they're paid for.
Read the guideThe CADI waiver has four requirements, and the one that confuses families most does not mean what it sounds like. Here's what each one actually asks for.
Read the guideStarting the search for adult care services can feel overwhelming. Here's a plain-language walkthrough of how Minnesota's HCBS system works and what to expect.
Read the guideFamilies assume these two Minnesota waiver services differ by how much help you get. They don't. DHS draws the line somewhere most people never think to look.
Read the guideBefore any Minnesota waiver services can start, there's a MnCHOICES assessment. Here's what actually happens, how to prepare, and what the county decides afterward.
Read the guideFor medical, safety, or life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately.
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