Hmong HCBS Access and Equity Program

The Hmong HCBS Access and Equity Program for Hmong Families with Disabilities

UHD’s Hmong HCBS Access and Equity Program supports members of the Hmong disability community by connecting them with qualified Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers who deliver culturally responsive care in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties, empowering them to access the services they need to remain in their homes and thrive in the community.

What are Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs?

The HCBS waiver programs are Medicaid-funded initiatives that allow the State of Minnesota to put together a range of services to help seniors and people with disabilities to get the care and support they need to live independently and remain in their homes and communities.

Primary Minnesota programs include the Alternative Care (AC), Brain Injury (BI), Community Alternative Care (CAC), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Developmental Disability (DD) waiver, and Elderly Waiver (EW).

Eligibility for Waiver Programs and Services

Minnesota resident
Eligible for Medicaid/Medical Assistance
Certified disabled (SSA, SMRT)
Choose to live at home or in the community
Need a level of care usually provided in a facility (for Waiver service)

Services You May Be Eligible For

HCBS programs provide both medical and non-medical support, such as:

Case management and service coordination
Personal care and home health aides
Skilled nursing and therapy services
Adult day health programs
Respite care
Residential and day habilitation
Medical supplies and equipment

If you have a disability or know someone with a disability, are eligible for Medicaid/Medical Assistance, and are facing challenges understanding the different waiver programs and accessing providers, UHD’s Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator can support you and your loved one.

Please reach out to the UHD Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at 612-293-7253 or uhd.outreach@gmail.com.