Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADI) Waiver

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Government program assists individuals with disabilities who require nursing level of care to remain independent in their own homes by providing help to pay for home and community based services including:
- Care management
- Adult day care
- In-home care
- Supplemental services
Also, assists residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community based services.

*Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) is an option of this program which allows care receivers to choose and hire their own service provider including a relative or friend to provide the care they need.

Website: 
http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cadi-waiver.jsp
Phone: 

(651) 431-2400
TTY: (800) 627-3529

Caregiver Eligibility: 

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Care Recipient Eligibility: 

Multiple requirements:
- Individuals age 65 or younger with any type of disability
- Require nursing level of care
- Low income (Medicaid eligible)

*Medicaid is called Medical Assistance in Minnesota

http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/cadi-waiver.jsp