Reform 2020: Pathways to Independence¶
Provides Medicaid home and community-based services for older adults
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
- Applicant age: at least 65
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in Minnesota? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
What this record does not yet say¶
- a direct application link
How to apply¶
- AC applicants receive a comprehensive assessment conducted by a DHS certified assessor.