Supports and Services
Resources About Supports and Services
Supports and services are often available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc Minnesota can help.
Arc Guide to Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
SSDI is a Social Security Administration (SSA) program. It pays benefits to people who used to work, but no longer can because of a physical or mental impairment. SSDI provides benefit payments to individuals and certain family members.Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver
For individuals who need the level of care that would otherwise be provided in a nursing home.Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Allows people with disabilities to purchase items, services, and supports to help with everyday living needs.Department of Human Services Decision Appeals
State agency hearings, or appeals, are available for a variety of programs and services.Developmental Disabilities Waiver
For individuals with disabilities who need the level of care that would otherwise be provided in an intermediate care facility.Personal Care Assistance Services Funded by Medical Assistance
PCA services provide assistance to people with disabilities who need help with activities of daily living.Personal Supports
Personal supports can provide supervision and assistance in the home or community for people with disabilities.Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Cash assistance to people with disabilities who have limited income and assets.Social Security Benefits: SSI and SSDI 101 Webinar
Watch this pre-recorded webinar to learn more about these benefits.Types of Government Benefits
Social Security Income
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Social Security Administration program that gives funding to people with disabilities who have limited income or assets. SSI makes cash assistance payment to people who are elderly, blind or disabled and who have limited income.
Personal Care Assistance
Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services provide assistance to people with disabilities who need help with activities of daily living. To be eligible for PCA services, you need to be eligible for Medical Assistance and go through your county’s MNChoices Assessment process.
Home and Community Based Waivers
Some people require additional services beyond what’s covered under standard Medical Assistance (MA). Minnesota’s MA-Waiver Programs are designed to serve those people and provide the services necessary to allow them to live in the community.
Not all people with disabilities will qualify for a MA-Waiver program; each program serves a different target population and has its own eligibility criteria. Here are MA-Waiver programs available to Minnesotans with disabilities:
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver provides services to people with developmental disabilities or related conditions who qualify for Medical Assistance (MA). These services help people live in the community instead of in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD).
- The Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waiver serves people with disabilities who need the level of care offered in a nursing facility.
- The Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver provides services to people who are chronically ill and need the level of care provided in a hospital.
Each of these waivers offer different services based on the population served. All offer Personal Care Assistant services, extended home health aide and nursing services, extended homemaker services, medical equipment and supply services, and increased transportation services.
How Do I Get More Information?
For more information, call The Arc at 952.920.0855 or toll-free at 833.450.1494, or submit your question to Ask An Advocate.