Kayla Lanes
Understanding Minnesota's Community Alternative ...

Minnesota's Community Alternative Care waiver provides home and community-based services for children and adults with chronic illnesses who require hospital-level care. Understanding eligibility requirements, specialized medical services and the person-centered planning process helps families access support that makes home-based care possible for individuals with complex medical needs.

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Kayla Lanes
Understanding Minnesota's Developmental ...

Minnesota's Developmental Disabilities waiver provides home and community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions who require intensive care. Understanding eligibility requirements, available services and the person-centered planning process helps families access supports that promote independence, community integration and lifelong skill development.

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Kayla Lanes
Understanding Case Management: Your Partner in ...

Minnesota's case management system provides essential coordination for individuals enrolled in disability waiver programs. Case managers help people navigate the BI, CADI, DD and CAC waiver systems by developing person-centered support plans, coordinating services, monitoring progress and connecting individuals with providers. Understanding case manager responsibilities, including the requirement for two face-to-face visits annually for most disability waivers, qualifications and how to choose providers helps families maximize available support and engage effectively with Minnesota's home and community-based services system.

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Kayla Lanes
Understanding Minnesota's Brain Injury (BI) ...

Minnesota's Brain Injury (BI) waiver provides home and community-based services for children and adults who have sustained acquired brain injuries and require specialized care but prefer to live in their communities. Understanding eligibility requirements, including the Rancho Los Amigos assessment, disability certification, and level of care criteria, helps families navigate the pathway to services. With comprehensive coverage for individualized home supports, 24-hour emergency assistance, intensive behavioral services, and cognitive rehabilitation therapy, the BI waiver represents a vital resource for individuals rebuilding their lives after traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other acquired conditions affecting cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Read time: 9 minutes

Kayla Lanes
Minnesota Disability Waiver Changes Taking ...

Minnesota’s disability waiver programs are entering a period of transition in 2026. Legislative changes passed in 2025 affect service billing, assessments, residential supports, and long-term system planning. If you receive, coordinate, or provide waiver services, understanding what’s changing — and when — is essential. Here’s what to expect.

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24hr EA

Understanding Minnesota's CADI Waiver: How BrightPath Supports Your Journey to Independence

Minnesota's Community Access for Disability Inclusion waiver provides essential support for individuals with disabilities who require nursing facility-level care but prefer to live independently in their communities.

At BrightPath, we help families navigate the CADI waiver system and access services including 24-hour emergency assistance, individualized home supports and community residential services. Understanding eligibility requirements—including age limits, disability certification and financial criteria—helps families make informed decisions about long-term care options. With an estimated 52,195 recipients served statewide and comprehensive coverage for services ranging from personal care assistance to home modifications, the CADI waiver represents a vital pathway to independence. Our team works alongside case managers to deliver person-centered care that emphasizes self-determination and community integration for every individual we serve.

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24-Hour Emergency Assistance (24hr EA): Peace of Mind Through Disability Services

BrightPath’s 24-Hour Emergency Assistance (24hr EA) offers on-call problem solving, crisis prevention, and in-person response when needed. Available through BI, CADI, CAC, and DD waivers, this service helps individuals in Ramsey County, Hennepin County, and across Minnesota live safely and independently with peace of mind.

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