The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.