Elderly Waiver Program

The Elderly Waiver (EW) program helps seniors access home & community-based services for people age 65 and older who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and require the level of care provided in a nursing home, but choose to reside in the community. The Minnesota Department of Human Services operates the EW program under a federal waiver to Minnesota's Medicaid State Plan. Counties, tribal entities and health plan partners administer the program. The program fact sheet is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services web site.
What types of services are available?
Adult day service Chore services Companion services Consumer-directed community supports Home health aides Home-delivered meals Homemaker services Licensed community residential services (customized living services or 24-hour customized living services, family foster care, residential care) Environmental accessibility adaptations Personal care assistant Respite care Skilled nursing Specialized equipment and supplies Training for informal caregivers Transitional supports Transportation
Who is eligible? Those eligible for the Elderly Waiver (EW) program are 65 or older, eligible for Medical Assistance and need nursing home level of care as determined by the Long-Term Care Consultation process. The EW service cost for an individual cannot be greater than the estimated nursing home cost for that same individual.
This program may be limited to available openings. Call 507 328-6519 for more information.