
For many people with disabilities, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers and the services available through a waiver, help them live in the community, stay in the home of their choosing, find meaningful work, and reach their goals.
There are many services a person could potentially receive through a waiver, based on their needs and goals. Use the Waiver Services Exploration Tool below to find services that you, or someone you support, may qualify for through a waiver. Note: This tool does not include every aspect of eligibility for a specific service and results do not indicate that you will qualify for a particular service. Please talk to your case manager to discuss your specific situation.
Not sure about waivers or if you might qualify? Learn more about waivers in Minnesota.
Waiver Services Exploration Tool
Answer the five questions below. If you’re using this tool for someone you support, answer with their information. Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
1. My age

How old are you?*
Select your age.
2. My living situation

Where do you currently live?*
Select your living situation.
3. Daily living supports I need
- None of the above

What type(s) of daily living supports do you need to meet your basic physical needs?
Select all that apply.
4. Other supports for overall well-being
- None of the above

What other supports would be helpful for your overall well-being?
Select all that apply.
5. Skills I'd like to develop
- None of the above

What type(s) of skills are you hoping to learn and develop?
Select all that apply.
Take a moment to review your answers and then select “Submit”.
Your results
Based on your answers, below is a list of possible services you or someone you support may qualify for.
Services you may qualify for:
Caregiver Living Expense (#1)
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Details:
- Must be 18 or older
- Helps with housing affordability
- Can be used for occasional supports around the house
- Can be used outside the home if noted in the agreement
- Make sure to note time in agreement
Night Supervision (#2)
Night supervision is for people with frequent, overnight supper needs. It is not for "just in case" help.
24-Hour Emergency Assistance (#3)
This service is for people who have intermittent supprt needs and would otherwise require 24-hour supervision.
Details:
Used for non-911 emergency support
Used wherever the person needs support
Integrated Community Supports (#4)
Integrated Community Supports can help someone who wants to live on their own, but still need some additional supports.
Day Supports Services (#6)
Day support services can help people develop and maintain life skills, communication, money management, community integration and developing their interests.
Details:
- Exceptions available for 18-22 years
- Available Monday-Friday, during the day
Family Training (#7)
Family training can help the entire family, through professional instruction, with self-advocacy, person-centered planning and civil rights.
Family Counseling (#8)
Family counseling helps the entire family learn how to better understand and assist the person. It can include a number of therapeutic resources.
Details:
- For help with communication, conflict management, problem solving, and relationships
- Trainings are scheduled
- Can include training for the person, foster family, in-law, parent, spouse, relative (blood, marriage, adoption)
Remote Support (#9)
Remote support can help increase a person's independence and autonomy. More than 25 waiver services are approved for remote support.
Details:
Remote support can not be used in a provider-controlled setting or out of state.
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Employment Supports (#13)
Employment Supports is for someone who works in the community or owns a small business and needs on-going support to maintain their work.
Details:
- For someone that needs support to maintain paid employment
- For use at a person's place of work
- Provides support to 1 person that works or 2-6 people who work together
Assistive Technology (#24)
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Details:
AT services cannot be used to purchase age-appropriate items that would be considered something a parent would purchase.
Transitional Services #27
Transitional Services are for people moving to their own home or an integrated community supports setting and need items and expenses covered to make the transition successful.
Details:
The maximum benefit amount for Transitional Services is $3,000 per transition, including a $1,000 maximum for furniture and $300 max for household supplies.
Transitional Services can only be used once every three years.
Waiver Case Management Services #29
Waiver Case Management Services provides support with waiver services as well as services and community supports (not necessarily funded through a waiver).
Sorry, no results found for your selections. You can go back and change your answers.
Next Steps
If you already have a waiver, contact your waiver case manager to learn more about the waiver services shown in this tool and find out if you qualify based on your specific situation. It can be helpful to print or save a PDF of the list of services from this tool to share with them.
If you do not have a waiver, learn more about waivers and see if a waiver might be right for you.
Have additional questions? Contact an expert at Disability Hub MN for help.