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Sells medical equipment/supplies that are used for health-related issues Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is used by people with a disability, ongoing health concerns or those recovering from home after a hospital stay.

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides statewide programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families: * Events, education and training * Family and caregiver support * Advocacy * Scholarships * Housing services

County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online, people 65 or older apply online, and people with disabilities apply online * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online, people 65 or older apply online, and people with disabilities apply online * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Assistive technology and assessment services includes all types of accommodations including: * Memory books and planners for simple medications * Splints, writing aids and reachers * Voice recognition, eye gaze and smartpens The staff who will help you with your assistive technology include occupational therapists, speech therapists, assistive technology practitioners and a certified registered ergonomist. Some of the areas of assessment include: * Augmentative and alternative communication * Cognitive adaptations * Computer/tablet/iPad/smartphone use * Environmental controls and electronic aids to daily living * Ergonomics * Independent living skills * Low vision tools * Mounts and switches * School and work * Telephone access

County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online, people 65 or older apply online, and people with disabilities apply online * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

Mental Health Clinics provide outpatient mental health services for individuals with mental or emotional disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. Services include: * Intake and case assignment * Mental health evaluation including assessment and diagnostic process * Treatment planning * Counseling services, consultation and individual therapy case review * Access to emergency service * Access to hospital admission Some providers also provide rehabilitative mental health services, and some may also provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse. Mental Health Clinics also provide educational, informational, and preventive services to the community. The mental health team includes: * Licensed physician who has completed an approved residency program in psychiatry * Doctoral clinical, counseling, or health care psychologist * Clinical social worker with a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university or clinical psychiatric nurse with a master's degree

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online, people 65 or older apply online, and people with disabilities apply online * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS): Allows participants in MN waiver programs or Alternative Care to manage their own services and supports * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA

County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA) * Medical Assistance (MA): Minnesota's Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to low-income children, families, pregnant women, adults without children apply online, people 65 or older apply online, and people with disabilities apply online * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA * Medicare Savings Programs - Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Qualified Individual (QI) and Qualified Working Disabled (QWD): Programs help people on Medicare who have low-to-modest incomes to pay for Medicare premiums and sometimes other Medicare costs * Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA): A Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) that provides health care insurance coverage to refugees with low income * County Burial Assistance: Financial assistance with final expenses when families don't have the resources themselves. County workers will assess for eligibility for burial and other expenses.

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

Sells medical equipment/supplies that are used for health-related issues Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is used by people with a disability, ongoing health concerns or those recovering from home after a hospital stay.

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability

The Family Support Grant (FSG) is a state program that helps families of children and young adults with disabilities to pay for disability-related items and services. The goal is to promote family well-being and to prevent the child having to move out of their home. The money must be used for disability-specific costs that are not covered by any insurance (state or private insurance). Such items/services must be pre-approved by their County of Financial Responsibility and be included in the recipient's Individual Support Plan. Examples of how the money may be used include: * Day care costs associated with staffing/other accommodations that are over and beyond that of any other child without disabilities * Educational services not already covered by the Department of Education * Medical costs not covered by insurance * Medications not covered by insurance * Supports in acquiring employment, and transition-related activities for program recipients between the ages of 14 through 24 * Respite care services * Specialized clothing * Specialized dietary items and food supplements over and beyond daily recommended levels/limits by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for children in same age brackets/cohort without disabilities * Specialized equipment, which may include home or vehicle modifications * Transportation specific to disability