Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals (CADI)

The CADI program funds home and community-based services necessary as an alternative to institutionalization for persons under 65 years of age.  The goal is to promote the optimal health, independence, safety and integration of a person who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a nursing facility. 

Elgibility - to be eligible for the CADI Waiver, a person must choose the CADI Waiver and meet all of the following criteria:

• Under 65 years of age at the time of opening to the waiver
• Eligible for Medical Assistance
• Certified disabled by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) process
• Completion of a Mn Choices Assessment 
• Found to need the level of care provided at the nursing facility level
• Has an assessed need for supports and services over and above those available through the MA State plan

Basic services that are covered by CADI 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