About Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services)
Helps seniors 65+ who need nursing home-level care to stay in their own homes or community settings instead. Covers personal care, homemaker services, adult day care, home modifications, and more. Can save thousands compared to nursing home costs.
How to Apply in Minnesota
- Contact your county or tribal social services office
- Request a long-term care assessment
- A county assessor will evaluate your care needs in your home
- If eligible, you'll work with a case manager to create a care plan
Contact & Official Links
Official website: mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community
See Everything You Qualify For in Minnesota
Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services) is one of many programs you may be eligible for. Beneify screens your household against the full program list — free, private, about 3 minutes.
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How much is Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services) worth?
Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services): Worth ~$2,000/month. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$2,000 per month.
Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services): Worth ~$2,000/month. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$2,000 per month.
How do I apply for Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services) in Minnesota?
To apply: Contact your county or tribal social services office. Request a long-term care assessment. A county assessor will evaluate your care needs in your home. Official website: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/
To apply: Contact your county or tribal social services office. Request a long-term care assessment. A county assessor will evaluate your care needs in your home. Official website: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/
Who qualifies for Elderly Waiver (Home & Community-Based Services)?
Helps seniors 65+ who need nursing home-level care to stay in their own homes or community settings instead. Covers personal care, homemaker services, adult day care, home modifications, and more. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Helps seniors 65+ who need nursing home-level care to stay in their own homes or community settings instead. Covers personal care, homemaker services, adult day care, home modifications, and more. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.