DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: The Family Support Grant (FSG) (https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5513-ENG) 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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 (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): 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) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): 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.

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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 (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): 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) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): 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.

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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 MORE INFORMATION Offers case management services for children and adults with developmentally disabled, emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, and chemically dependent disabilities.

DESCRIPTION: Provides trained service dogs or funding for service dogs that help a person with mobility, independence and/or communication. MORE INFORMATION Provides children with a physical disability, psychological disability, or who are on the Autism Spectrum with scholarships for service dogs. Scholarships will be paid directly to the training organization, on behalf of the approved service team, after the client and dog have completed training and completed three-month successful partnership after the training.

DESCRIPTION: The Family Support Grant (FSG) (https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-5513-ENG) 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

DESCRIPTION: Provides training programs that consist of fun, challenging mental exercises done in the context of a one-on-one training relationship. * Sessions are customized to address the unique needs and abilities of each client and are designed to strengthen the foundational cognitive skills that enable people to think, learn, read, remember, pay attention, and solve problems.

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Ability Online members have 24/7, free access to friendship, support, sharing of information and skill development opportunities in a monitored and family-friendly environment. Online social support is available in 4 areas: * For Kids and Teens * For Young Adults (including information and tools for Transition to Adulthood) * For parents and caregivers Once registered, for safety, you have access to: * Discussions with people of the same age, or who are interested in the same topic * Role models and mentors * Skill and confidence development opportunities * Fun stuff - books for every reading level, games, activity ideas * Resources and connections for parents and professionals

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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 (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): 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) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): 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.

DESCRIPTION: Inspiring Opportunities Project brings together parents, youth, and professionals to help families identify the resources and supports that promote success and includes: * Information and referral from parent advocates over the phone and in person to parents of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders * Workshops on the rights and responsibilities of parents in mental health, health care and insurance, juvenile justice, education and other systems * Develops parents as effective advocates for their children with mental health issues * Develop strategies to support their children's mental health and behavioral needs at home, in school, and in the community * Publications and handouts on a variety of topics related to children with emotional or behavioral disorders * Information and referral for support groups

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: 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 (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002426). 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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

DESCRIPTION: County programs that can help cover the cost of health care include: * Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_157743): Covers the cost of emergency medical care for people with low-incomes * Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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 (https://www.mnsure.org), people 65 or older apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/seniors-apply.jsp), and people with disabilities apply online (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/disabilities-apply.jsp) * Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/help-with-medicare-costs.jsp): 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) (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CM_003006): 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.

DESCRIPTION: County programs for people with disabilities include: * Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cdcs.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp): 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) (https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-tefra.jsp): 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