Programs and Services for Seniors

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  1. The State of Minnesota offers individuals, 65 and older, the following programs to receive in home supports and services. Recipients of the Alternative Care (AC) Program and Elderly Waiver (EW) receive case management services and a choice of services and supports that will best meet their needs based on assessment outcomes. Eligibility for all programs is determined using the MnCHOICES assessment. Click here to learn how to schedule your MnCHOICES assessment.

  2. Alternative Care (AC) Program{alternativecare}

    The Alternative Care (AC) Program is for individuals, over the age of 65, with low income and assets who do not qualify for Medical Assistance. This program provides financial assistance for seniors, who meet nursing facility level of care, to allow access to home care services and supports. AC Program recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

  3. Elderly Waiver (EW){elderlywaiver}

    The Elderly Waiver (EW) promotes community living and independence with services and supports that address each person’s individual needs and choice. The Elderly Waiver is for individuals, over the age of 65, who are on Medical Assistance and have an assessed need for supports and services that will assist them to avoid or delay institutional care. EW Waiver recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

  4. Essential Community Supports (ECS){essentialcommunitysupports}

    Essential Community Supports (ECS) is a program available to individuals, over the age of 65, who are not eligible for Alternative Care (AC) or Elderly Waiver (EW). Individuals applying for ECS do not meet eligibility for Medical Assistance or nursing facility level of care, but may qualify for up to $428 per month for services needed to live in the community.

  5. Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program{pcaprogram}

    The Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program provides services to individuals who need assistance with day to-day activities to encourage more independence in their own home. A personal care assistant (PCA) is trained to assist with basic daily routines such as dressing or bathing. A PCA may be able to assist you if you have a physical, emotional, or mental disability, a chronic illness or an injury.

  6. 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.

    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.

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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