What is the Elderly Waiver Program?

The Elderly Waiver (EW) program funds home- and community-based services for people age 65 and older who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and require the level of care provided in a nursing home, but choose to reside in the community. The Minnesota Department of Human Services operates the EW program under a federal waiver to Minnesota’s Medicaid State Plan. Counties, tribal entities and health plan partners administer the program. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433 for more information about the program.

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1. What is the Elderly Waiver Program?
2. What types of services are available in the Elderly Waiver Program?
3. Who is eligible in the Elderly Waiver Program?
4. What alternatives exist for people who are eligible for Elderly Waiver?
5. Where can I learn more about the Elderly Waiver program?
6. Where can I learn more about managed care for seniors?
7. How can I enroll?
8. How do I obtain more information as a provider of home- and community based services?