Community
Alternatives for
Disabled Individuals
(CADI) Waiver
Program
What is the CADI Waiver?
In Minnesota, children and adults with disabilities who
require the level of care provided in a nursing home
may be eligible to receive services in community settings
rather than in a nursing facility. The CADI Waiver
offers services to help a person live as independently as
possible in community settings.
Who is eligible?
Participants on the CADI Waiver must:
■ Be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)
■ Be certified disabled by the Social Security
Administration or State Medical Review Team
(SMRT) process
■ Be under the age of 65 years at time they are
authorized to receive the CADI Waiver
■ Be assessed through a screening process and be
determined to need the level of services provided in
a nursing facility
■ Have an assessed need for supports and services
over and above those available through the standard
Medical Assistance (MA) benefit set.
What services are offered?
In addition to the full range of services traditionally
covered by Medical Assistance (medically necessary
hospital care, physician care, prescription drugs, dental
services, therapies, counseling, medical transportation),
the CADI Waiver offers a variety of services based on
need such as:
■ Environmental accessibility adaptations, respite care
and customized living
■ Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
■ Family training and counseling
Participants can receive these services while living in
their own home, the home of a relative or friend, or
another community setting such as a foster care home.
Will these services take the place of
other funding sources?
No. CADI Waiver services supplement, not replace
other funding sources such as insurance, Medical
Assistance, Medicare or other assistance.
What happens when the CADI
Waiver participant reaches age 65?
People who receive CADI Waiver services may choose to
stay on the waiver when they turn 65 years of age or go
onto the Elderly Waiver (EW).
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Community Alternatives for Dis-
abled Individuals Waiver Program
A home and community-based
services waiver
DHS-2826-ENG 4-11
How do people apply?
People who are interested in receiving CADI Waiver
services should contact the county social services agency
to ask for a screening or additional information.
Visit www.dhs.state.mn.us and select on Counties/
regional offices or call the Disability Linkage Line at
1‑866‑333‑2466 for a list of county and regional offices.
Right to fair treatment
Individuals have the right to fair, non‑discriminatory
treatment. The Department of Human Services cannot
discriminate against anyone because of his or her race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
age, creed, political beliefs or because of physical,
mental or emotional disability or status with regard to
public assistance.
If an individual feels discriminated against for any
reason, a complaint may be filed with the:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Office for Equal Opportunity
PO Box 64997
St. Paul, MN 55164‑0997
(651) 431‑3040 (voice)
(651) 431‑3041 (TTY/TDD)
(651) 431‑7444 (fax)
(800) 627‑3529 (Minnesota Relay Service)
(877) 627‑3848 (Speech‑to‑Speech Relay)
or the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights, Region V
233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 240
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 886‑2356 (voice)
(312) 353‑5693 (TTY/TDD
This information is available in alternative formats to in‑
dividuals with disabilities by calling (651) 431‑2400 or
(800) 747‑5484. TTY users can call through Minnesota Relay at
(800) 627‑3529. For Speech‑to‑Speech, call (877) 627‑3848.
For additional assistance with legal rights and protections for
equal access to human services programs, contact your agency’s
ADA coordinator.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Disability Services Division
P.O. Box 64967
St. Paul, MN 55164‑0967
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