The Essential Community Supports program may be available to you if you need services to live in the community and meet certain eligibility rules. It is designed for people who do not need the level of care provided in a nursing home. You may qualify for up to $424 a month for services and supports.
Eligibility
You are eligible to receive services if you:
Are age 65 or older
Are not eligible for Medical Assistance
Are not or no longer are eligible for nursing facility level of care
Live in your own home or apartment
Meet financial eligibility criteria for the Alternative Care program
Need one or more of these services to live in the community.
You may also be eligible to receive services if you:
Are age 21 or older
Can benefit from one or more of these services
Live in your own home or apartment
Lose your Medical Assistance eligibility at your 2015 annual assessment because of changes in the nursing facility level of care criteria
Meet Alternative Care financial eligibility criteria
No longer meet the nursing facility level of care criteria
Previously received services in a nursing home or under the Alternative Care program or Brain Injury, Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals or Elderly waiver programs. These programs are designed for people who need the level of care provided in a nursing home but choose to live at home.
You may not receive these services if you are able to have your needs met with personal care assistance.
Services
You may receive one or more of the following services:
Adult day service
Caregiver training and education
Chore services
Community living assistance
Home-delivered meals
Homemaker services
Personal emergency response system
Service coordination / case management
Apply
The Senior LinkAge Line® at 800-333-2433 or Disability Hub MN at 866-333-2466 can give you information on applying for the Essential Community Supports program and contacting your health plan care coordinator or lead agency case manager. Visit the Disability Hub MN online for more information and resources.
