Elderly Waiver (EW)

Elderly Waiver (EW) – The Elderly Waiver (EW) program funds home and community-based services for people age 65 years and older who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and require the level of medical care provided in a nursing facility and choose to reside in the community. 

The basic eligibility for EW includes:

• Age 65 years and older
• Eligible for Medical Assistance
• Choose to receive community services instead of moving to a nursing facility
• Completion of a Mn Choices Assessment 
• Found to need the level of care provided at the nursing facility level

The EW service cost for an individual cannot be greater than the estimated nursing facility cost for that same individual. 

Basic services that are covered by EW waivers include: 

• Adult Day Care / Adult Day Care Bath
• Assisted Living / Customized Living

• Case Management
• Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
• Foster Care
• Home Delivered Meals
• Home Care (Home Health Aide & Skilled Nurse Visit)
• Homemaker
• Modifications and Adaptations
• Respite Care
• Specialized Equipment and Supplies
• Transportation