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Disability services in Hennepin County, Minnesota

7,288 listings serve Hennepin County: 244 Confirmed Profiles and 7,044 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 1,221 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental524Mental and Behavioral Health2,461Physical and Mobility761Sensory168Neurological and Chronic Health2,202Veterans and Military Families145

How to get services in Hennepin County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Hennepin County is shown.

Start here Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA) · Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), with county and Tribal Nation agencies

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Yes, at your county human services agency or Tribal Nation office.

Minnesota is a 209(b) state, so SSI does not give you Medical Assistance automatically; you must apply through your county or Tribal Nation.

Disability-based MA is for people whose disability is certified by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT). People over the income limit may qualify with a spenddown.

For children: MA-TEFRA: Medical Assistance for children with disabilities who live at home, even when parent income is too high for regular MA.

If you work: MA-EPD (Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities): lets working people with certified disabilities keep MA at higher earnings, with a premium.

Steps

  1. Contact your county or Tribal Nation, or apply online at MNsure.org
  2. Tell the worker you have a disability so you are checked for disability-based MA
  3. If you do not have an SSA disability decision, ask about the State Medical Review Team (SMRT)
  4. Send proof the worker asks for
  5. Call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466 if you need help

Have these ready

  • Social Security number
  • Proof of income
  • Bank and asset information
  • Health insurance cards
  • SSA disability letter if you have one

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI) Waiting list varies

People under 65 with disabilities who need nursing facility level of care. You must be certified disabled by SSA or the State Medical Review Team.

Start with: County human services agency or Tribal Nation (lead agency) · (866) 333-2466 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Your county or Tribal Nation (lead agency) manages waiver slots within its budget and may keep a waiting list using statewide priorities set in state law. Ask your lead agency.

Steps

  1. Call your county human services agency or Tribal Nation and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment
  2. The agency has 45 days from your request to do the assessment
  3. Apply for disability-based Medical Assistance or MA-EPD if you do not have it
  4. If eligible, work with a case manager on your support plan
  5. Call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466 if you need help

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD) Waiting list varies

People of any age with a developmental disability or related condition who need ICF/DD level of care. You must be certified disabled by SSA or the State Medical Review Team.

Start with: County human services agency or Tribal Nation (lead agency) · (866) 333-2466 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Your county or Tribal Nation (lead agency) manages waiver slots within its budget and may keep a waiting list using statewide priorities set in state law. Ask your lead agency.

Steps

  1. Call your county human services agency or Tribal Nation and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment
  2. The agency has 45 days from your request to do the assessment
  3. Apply for disability-based Medical Assistance or MA-EPD if you do not have it
  4. If eligible, work with a case manager on your support plan
  5. Call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466 if you need help

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

Brain Injury Waiver (BI) Waiting list varies

People under 65 with an acquired or traumatic brain injury who need specialized nursing facility or neurobehavioral hospital level of care. You must be certified disabled by SSA or the State Medical Review Team.

Start with: County human services agency or Tribal Nation (lead agency) · (866) 333-2466 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Your county or Tribal Nation (lead agency) manages waiver slots within its budget and may keep a waiting list using statewide priorities set in state law. Ask your lead agency.

Steps

  1. Call your county human services agency or Tribal Nation and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment
  2. The agency has 45 days from your request to do the assessment
  3. Apply for disability-based Medical Assistance or MA-EPD if you do not have it
  4. If eligible, work with a case manager on your support plan
  5. Call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466 if you need help

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC) Waiting list varies

People under 65 who are chronically ill or medically fragile and need hospital level of care. You must be certified disabled by SSA or the State Medical Review Team.

Start with: County human services agency or Tribal Nation (lead agency) · (866) 333-2466 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Your county or Tribal Nation (lead agency) manages waiver slots within its budget and may keep a waiting list using statewide priorities set in state law. Ask your lead agency.

Steps

  1. Call your county human services agency or Tribal Nation and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment
  2. The agency has 45 days from your request to do the assessment
  3. Apply for disability-based Medical Assistance or MA-EPD if you do not have it
  4. If eligible, work with a case manager on your support plan
  5. Call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466 if you need help

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Elderly Waiver Waiting list varies

People 65 and older who need nursing facility level of care and qualify for Medical Assistance.

Start with: County human services agency, Tribal Nation, or your managed care plan · (800) 333-2433 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Access is managed by counties, Tribal Nations and health plans; ask if there is a wait.

Steps

  1. If you are in a Medical Assistance health plan for seniors, call your plan care coordinator
  2. If not, call your county or Tribal Nation and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment
  3. Apply for Medical Assistance if you do not have it
  4. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 for help

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Other programs

Minnesota Reform: Pathways to Independence No waiting list

This 1115 demonstration pays for the Alternative Care program: home and community services for people 65 and older who need nursing facility level of care but whose income or assets are above Medical Assistance limits.

Start with: County human services agency or Tribal Nation (Alternative Care program) · (800) 333-2433 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DHS reports that no waiting list is kept for the Alternative Care program.

Steps

  1. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 or your county or Tribal Nation
  2. Ask for a long-term care consultation (MnCHOICES assessment) for Alternative Care
  3. Share your income and asset information
  4. If eligible, work with a case manager on a plan

Your local office for Hennepin County

Your county human services agency or Tribal Nation (use the state directory to find yours)
Website (opens in a new tab)

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Hennepin County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

Confirmed Profiles based in Hennepin County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

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