Make comments on waiver amendments before August 24 deadline

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking public comments on Summer 2020 federal waiver plan amendments before state officials […]

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The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking public comments on Summer 2020 federal waiver plan amendments before state officials submit the amendments to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. The amendments apply to the following home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers: 

  • Brain Injury (BI) 
  • Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) 
  • Community Alternative Care (CAC) 
  • Developmental Disabilities (DD)

The amendments are Phase One of the Waiver Reimagine project. The are meant to make a number of modifications, to: 

  • Change the current service menu to streamline duplicative services across the current service array. 
  • Address the intent of the HCBS settings standards more fully. 
  • Support community inclusion and expand services to create more options for people. 

The changes will not result in a decrease to services and supports for people who currently use waiver services. 

Members of the public can submit comments in different ways. Comments can be emailed to DSD. PublicComments@state.mn.us no later than 4 p.m. Monday, August 24. 

Comments can also be accepted by mail. Mail written comments to: ATTN: Waiver Amendments, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, P.O. Box 64967, St. Paul, MN 55164-0967. 

For information on how to access the full versions of Minnesota’s approved waiver plans, see CBSM – How to get a copy of a federally approved waiver plan. Additional information can be accessed via the DHS DSD e-list page.

Anyone who is unable to access the amendment document electronically may request a copy. Email the DSD Response Center at DSD.ResponseCenter@state.mn.us.

Or send a written request to: ATTN: Waiver Amendments, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, P.O. Box 64967, St. Paul, MN 55164-0967 

A third option for people who cannot email a request for the document is to call the DSD Response Center at 651-431-4300. 


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