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May 2019
A basic overview of home and community-based waiver programs, including the Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI), Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC), and Brain Injury Waiver (BI). These waiver programs provide community alternatives to nursing home level of care and hospital level of care. We will review the service menu for each program, provide examples of how the programs are used, and explain the process to apply for a long term care waiver. This session will also provide an overview of Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS).
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
10 a.m. - noon
Hennepin County Library –Golden Valley
Meeting Room
830 Winnetka Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN 55427
To get directions, call 612-543-6375
This session will provide more detailed information about Consumer Directed Community Support (CDCS) for people who are already using the program. We will focus on payroll models, minimum wage criteria, changes in employment options, and Fiscal Support Entity Services. How they will evolve, goal writing, job descriptions, and how to write a quality plan.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
1 - 3 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Edina
Meeting Room
5280 Grandview Square
Edina, MN 55436
To get directions, call 612-543-6325
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This workshop is for families who have already completed Consumer Support Grant (CSG) training. During this workshop, CSG staff will be available to help families write their CSG Plans. Families will also have an opportunity to submit their plans for processing. In order to attend this workshop, the following prerequisites must be met: Straight Medical Assistance is active, PCA Assessment is current, and a Fiscal Support Entity (FSE) has been chosen by the family.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Richfield satellite office–
Computer Training Classroom
6625 Lyndale Ave S, Ste. 200
Richfield, MN 55423
To get directions, call 612-543-3448
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The Family Support Grant (FSG) program provides cash grants to families of children with certified disabilities. The goal is to prevent or delay out-of-home placement of children with disabilities and promote family health and social well-being by providing access to family-centered services and supports specific to the child’s disability.
This session will explain the basics of the FSG program and how to complete the application to ensure program compliance.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
2 - 4 p.m.
Hennepin County Library - Augsburg Park
Meeting Room
7100 Nicollet Ave.
Richfield, MN 55423
To get directions, call 612-543-6200
Do you have questions about financial assistance for payment of home care, nursing home or assisted living services? Then join us for a community information session to learn about health care programs (Medical Assistance, Medicare) that assist in paying for these services.
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Friday, May 17, 2019
1 - 3 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Brookdale
Meeting Room C
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
To get directions, call 612-543-5600
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This is an introduction to the Consumer Support Grant (CSG). CSG is an alternative to Personal Care Assistance Services (MA Homecare). It is directed by the person. CSG allows people enrolled to access a different set of support services within their CSG budget. Examples are: prescribed special diets, art therapy, music therapy, and staff support. This session will explain how a person can access the program and how to use the funds allocated.
Who should attend?
People who attend must be currently open to Medical Assistance and have a current personal care assistance assignment. Please bring the person’s medical assistance number, and most recent PCA assessment to the training. Classes are limited to 20 per session.
Monday, May 20, 2019
1 - 3 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – St. Anthony
Meeting Room
2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E.,
St. Anthony, MN 55418
To get directions, call 612-543-6075
Why do some Medical Assistance recipients have to pay fees for services and others do not? This session will explain the specific income guidelines for services, define spenddowns and waiver program obligations, and tell you how these fees can be reduced in some specific circumstances.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Noon to 2 PM
Hennepin County Library – Hopkins
Hopkins Meeting Room
22 11th Ave North
Hopkins, MN 55343
To get directions, call 612-543-6400
The Family Support Grant (FSG) program provides cash grants to families of children with certified disabilities. The goal is to prevent or delay out-of-home placement of children with disabilities and promote family health and social well-being by providing access to family-centered services and supports specific to the child’s disability.
This session will explain the basics of the FSG program and how to complete the application to ensure program compliance.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
9:30 - 11:30 a.m
Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale
Ladyslipper Room 275
12601Ridgedale Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
To get directions, call 612-543-8800
This session includes a discussion about the Alternative Care (AC), Elderly Waiver (EW), and Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs that help support qualified seniors obtain long-term care services; eligibility for these programs will be reviewed. Hennepin County’s process for making a referral for a Long-Term Care Consultation will be discussed.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Northwest Family Service Center – Community Room 200
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
To get directions, call 612-543-5600
Learn more about programs that pay children’s medical bills (Medical Assistance, TEFRA), provide income (SSI, RSDI, and MFIP), and provide food assistance (Food Support) and more. This session covers children through age 21.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Noon to 2 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Plymouth
Meeting Room
15700 36th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55446
To get directions, call 612-543-5825
Learn more about programs that provide income (cash assistance), provide food assistance (Food Support/SNAP), and pay medical bills (health care programs). This session will provide a basic overview of cash assistance, food support, and health care and how to apply for these programs.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Noon to 2 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Hopkins
Meeting Room
22 11th Ave North
Hopkins, MN 55343
To get directions, call 612-543-6400
At age 18, any person is considered a competent adult unless a petition is filed for guardianship or limited guardianship in probate court. This introductory session will provide basic information on the difference between guardianship and limited guardianship and conservatorship. It will describe the individual powers assigned by the court, outline the responsibilities of the guardian, and offer options to complete the process at no cost.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
2 to 4 p.m.
Hennepin County Library –Webber Park
Victory Memorial Room
4440 Humboldt Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
To get directions, call 612-543-6750
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