The Home and Community Care Programs help people live in the community as independently as possible. Our services can help the elderly and people with disabilities, and their families, with service planning and getting the help they need.

Paying for Services

During an assessment visit, our assessors will discuss insurance or other payment sources which could help with the cost of services. Some people are eligible for assistance with part or all of the cost of services through state and federal-funded programs administered through Chippewa County, such as Alternative Care (AC), Elderly Waiver (EW), Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI), Community Alternative Care (CAC) and Brain Injury Waiver (BI). Private pay options can also be arranged for eligible services.

Get an Assessment

The MnCHOICES assessment has been developed to help individuals make decisions about the supports and services that will help them stay in the community while focusing on their needs and preferences. To schedule an assessment, call 320-269-6401

Find Services

o    Disability Linkage Line - Resources for Minnesotans with disabilities or chronic illnesses and their families or representatives.

Phone: 866-333-2466

o    Minnesota Help - Navigating Minnesota's over 10,000 agencies.

o    Senior Linkage Line - A one-stop-shop for Minnesota seniors.

Phone: 800-333-2433

o    Veterans Linkage Line - 888-LinkVet

o    Chippewa County Family Services – 320-269-6401

Program & Service Options for Persons with Disabilities

Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)

The Community Alternative Care Waiver is designed to support chronically ill children and adults, who would otherwise require hospital-level of care, by providing supports and services that will help them live successfully in the community.

o    Community Alternative Care (CAC) - #5711 (PDF)

Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI)

The Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) is a home and community-based waiver that provides funding for persons under the age of 65, with a certified disability, on Medical Assistance, meets the nursing facility-level of care criteria, and needs supports and service that will help them avoid or delay institutional living.

o    Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) - #2826 (PDF)

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (DD/ID)

The Developmental Disability Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Waiver service may be provided in a person’s home, in a relative’s home, or in a foster care home.

Personal Care Assistance Program (PCA)

The Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program provides services to people who need help with day-to-day activities to allow them to be more independent in their own homes. A personal care assistant (PCA) is trained to help with basic daily routines. A PCA may be able to help you if you have a physical, emotional, or mental disability, a chronic illness or an injury.

o    Personal Care Assistance - #6093 (PDF)

Home Care Services

Home Care Services provides medical and health-related services and assistance with day-to-day activities to people in their home. It can be used to provide short-term care for people moving from a hospital or nursing home back to their home, or it can also be used to provide continuing care to people with ongoing needs. 

Brain Injury Waiver (BI)

The Brain Injury (BI) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for certified disabled individual, under the age of 65, with an acquired brain injury, on Medical Assistance, and who require community support in order to avoid or delay nursing facility or neurobehavioral hospital placement.

o      Brain Injury Waiver (BI) – eDOC #5714 (PDF)

MnCHOICES

MnCHOICES is a comprehensive assessment and support planning application, used by professionals, to help people make decisions about long-term services and supports.

o    MnCHOICES Brochure - #7283 (PDF)

Program & Service Options for Seniors

Alternative Care (AC) Program

The Alternative Care (AC) Program is for people over the age of 65, with low income and assets, who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. This program provides financial assistance to seniors and/or their families for home care services to help older persons remain in their home.

1. Alternative Care (AC) – DHS eDOC #4720 (PDF)

Elderly Waiver (EW) Program

The Elderly Waiver (EW) Program promotes community living and independence with services and supports that address each person’s individual needs and choice. The Elderly Waiver is for people over the age of 65, who are on Medical Assistance, and have an assessed need for supports and services that will help them avoid or delay institutional care.

1. Elderly Waiver (EW) - #5357 (PDF)

Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program

The Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program provides services to people who need help with day-to-day activities to allow them be more independent in their own homes. A personal care assistant (PCA) is trained to help with basic daily routines. A PCA may be able to help you if you have a physical, emotional, or mental disability, a chronic illness, or an injury.

1. PCA Brochure (PDF)

Home Care Services

Home Care Services provided by external home care agencies offer assistance with day-to-day activities to people in their home. Services can be used to provide short-term care for people moving from a hospital or nursing home back to their home or can also be used to provide continuing care to people with ongoing needs.