MN headline: Elderly Waiver covers up to $5,000 lifetime in home modifications. Alternative Care program for non-Medicaid-eligible seniors.

Active programs

Elderly Waiver (EW)

Minnesota’s primary Medicaid HCBS for seniors 65+ at nursing-home level of care.1

Modification cap: $5,000 lifetime.

Alternative Care (AC)

For seniors 65+ not Medicaid-eligible but at risk of nursing home placement. State-funded.

How to apply

  1. Contact Senior LinkAge Line (1-800-333-2433) or local Area Agency on Aging.
  2. Long-Term Care Consultation (functional assessment).
  3. Medicaid eligibility determination if applying for EW.
  4. Service plan including modifications.

What to do next

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