Services for Adults

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  1. The State of Minnesota offers disabled individuals, under the age of 65, the following waiver programs to receive in home supports and services. Eligibility for all waivers and services is determined using the MnCHOICES assessment. Click here to learn how to schedule your MnCHOICES assessment.

  2. Brain Injury Waiver (BI){braininjurywaiver}

    The Brain Injury (BI) Waiver provides funding for individuals, under the age of 65, with an acquired brain injury. Individuals must be on Medical Assistance, be certified disabled, and require community support to avoid or delay nursing facility or neurobehavioral hospital placement. BI Waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

  3. Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC){cacwaiver}

    The Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver is designed to support chronically ill children and adults, who would otherwise require hospital-level of care, by providing supports and services that will help them live successfully in the community. Individuals must also be on Medical Assistance and certified disabled. CAC Waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

  4. Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI){cadiwaiver}

    The Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver provides funding for individuals, under the age of 65, who meet nursing facility-level of care, and need supports and services that will help them avoid or delay institutional living. Individuals must be on Medical Assistance and certified disabled. CADI Waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

  5. Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)

    All waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.  CDCS Website

  6. Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD){ddwaiver}

    The Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver provides funding for children and adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions. Individuals must be on Medical Assistance, meet ICF/DD level of care and require supports and services to maintain them in their family/relative’s home or in a foster care setting. DD Waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

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  1. Individuals who are not eligible for waiver services may still be eligible for other support options. A MnCHOICES assessment may assist in determining if you qualify for any of the following services. Click here to learn how to schedule your MnCHOICES assessment.

  2. Rule 185-Developmental Disability Case Management{rule185developmentaldisabilitycasemanagment}

    A child or adult may be eligible to receive case management services through the Disability and Aging Services Unit. A person must qualify for Rule 185 Case Management before a case manager may be assigned. Eligibility is determined by a qualified intellectual disabilities professional (QIDP) using a review of a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and/or educational and medical records. Individuals seeking Rule 185 Case Management will also have a MnCHOICES assessment to determine supports and services available. The case manager works on behalf of the individual to identify their needs and coordinate services that will support them in their home or community. Services may be paid for by Federal, State, or County programs and may include Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H), Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS), and Supported Employment Services (SES). Some services are contingent on Anoka County funds and budget availability.

     

  3. Personal Care Assistance Choice Program (PCA Choice){pcachoiceprogram}

    The PCA Choice option offers you greater control and choice. By choosing this option, you the consumer are acting as the employer of your direct support workers that assist you with day-to-day activities. You are responsible for the finding, hiring, training, scheduling and firing of your staff. You are also responsible for finding your own back up staff and developing your own care plan. 

  4. Home Care Services{homecareservices}

    Home Care Services provide medical and health-related services and assistance with day-to-day activities to individuals in their home. These services can be used to provide short-term care for individuals moving from a hospital or nursing home back into their home or to provide continuing care to individuals with ongoing needs. Home Care Services Website

  5. Grant Programs{grantprograms}

    Anoka County has grant programs available to eligible individuals. The Consumer Support Grant is a consumer-directed alternative to PCA. The Family Support Grant provides family-centered services and supports to families who have children with disabilities. Individuals accessing either grant option must be certified disabled.

  6. Relocation Services

    Relocation Service Coordination is a type of case management which helps individuals currently residing in an eligible institution who want to move into the community.  Individuals must be on Medical Assistance, reside in an eligible institution and choose to move to a community setting.  Relocation Services Website

    Moving Home Minnesota is a federal demonstration project where the goal is to create opportunities for individuals who want to move from eligible institutions to their own home in the community.  Individuals must be on Medical Assistance and reside in a qualified institution for 60 or more consecutive days,  Individuals must transition to a qualified community residence and continue to meet institutional level of care in order to maintain eligibility to receive Moving Home Minnesota community-based services. Moving Home Minnesota