Elderly Waiver

The Elderly Waiver (EW) promotes community living and independence with services and support that address each person’s individual needs and choice. The Elderly Waiver is for individuals, over the age of 65, who are on Medical Assistance and have an assessed need for support and services that will assist them to avoid or delay institutional care. EW recipients may choose to self-direct their services through the Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) option.

• Adult companion services
• Adult day service and adult day bath
• Adult foster care
• Case management / care coordination
• Chore services
• Consumer-directed community supports
• Customized living / 24-hour customized living
• Environmental accessibility adaptations (changes to make homes and vehicles accessible)
• Extended home health services
• Extended personal care assistance
• Extended home care nursing
• Family adult day services
• Family caregiver services
• Home-delivered meals
• Homemaker services
• Individual community living supports
• Personal emergency response systems
• Respite
• Specialized equipment and supplies
• Transportation (non-medical)
• Transitional services

The Minnesota Department of Human Services also has information on the Elderly Waiver Program.