Minnesota Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Minnesota offers 3 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $117 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Minnesota each year.
Minnesota Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Minnesota Medicaid Waiver Programs
Minnesota's Medicaid program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Contact them at (651) 431-2000 to begin the application process.
- Elderly Waiver (EW)
- Alternative Care (AC) Program
- Consumer Support Grant
Income limits for Minnesota Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in Minnesota
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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