Disability Services

Our services help people live in their communities as independently as possible. We work to make sure people, and their families know what resources are available.  For person's 65 or older, please see the Senior Services page.

Three ways to qualify:

• Have an intellectual developmental disability and related conditions
  
• Have a physical disability
• Have a mental health disability

Access to our programs and services can be dependent on your Medical Assistance eligibility. To find out if you or someone in your care is eligible, visit the MnSURE website.

There are many programs to help a person thrive in the community. Because each person is unique, we start with a MnCHOICES Assessment to determine if our programs are right for you.

Getting started

To see if our services can help, you can request a MnCHOICES assessment. Find out more about a MnChoices assessment.

​Program op​​​​tions

Community First Servic​es and Supports (CFSS) formerly PCA

A program to assist people with physical and behavioral supports in the home and community. A person must have a MnCHOICES Assessment to see if they qualify for the services. Medical Assistance is also required for the program.  

Learn more about Community First Services and Supports.

​Home​​​ and Community Based Waivers

Waiver services provide people and their families with access to services and supports to thrive in the community.  

To qualify the person must meet three eligibility requirements:

1. Open or eligible for Medical Assistance
2. Have a Certification of Disability (federal or state)
3. ​Meet program criteria determined by a MnCHOICES Assessment. The MnCHOICES Assessment is completed by the county the person resides in.

Waiver ​​types

Community Access for Disab​​ility Inclusion (CADI)

For people with physical or mental health disabilities that require support in the home and community to increase or maintain their independence.

Learn more about Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver.

Brain Inj​​ury (BI)

For people with acquired or traumatic brain injuries that need support in the home and community to increase or maintain their independence.

Learn more about Brain Injury Waiver.

Communit​​y Alternative Care (CAC)

For chronically ill and medically fragile people who need the level of care provided in a hospital and wish to get supports to remain in the community.

Learn more about Community Alternative Care Waiver.

Developmen​tal Disability (DD)

For children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities that need funding for services in the home and community.

Developmental Disabilities Waiver.

​Additional res​​​ources

Disability Hub: Connect with experts to learn about services and supports in your community. 1-866-333-2466

Additional Community Living Programs

​Adult Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Crisis Response: 24/7 crisis response, 952-891-7171