Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Programs

“Minnesota currently administers the following five home- and community-based waiver programs: •Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver. This waiver is for people with developmental disabilities or a related condition who need the level of care provided at an ICF/DD. •Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver. This waiver is for people who have a chronic illness and need the level of care provided at a hospital. •Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver. This waiver is for people who have a disability and require the level of care provided in a nursing home. •Brain Injury (BI) Waiver. This waiver is for people with a traumatic or acquired brain injury who need the level of care provided in a nursing home or neurobehavioral hospital. •Elderly Waiver. This waiver is for people who are over 65 years old and need the level of care provided at a nursing facility.”