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MINNESOTA
B+Last verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN MINNESOTA
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
30 days from your Notice of action / notice of decision (managed care: DTR - denial, termination, reduction notice)
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Receive county/state or MCO notice of action
- (Managed care optional) file MCO appeal - not required before State Fair Hearing
- Request State Fair Hearing (DHS-0033) within 30 days (before effective date / within 10 days to keep benefits)
- Fair hearing before human services judge; Commissioner issues order
- Reconsideration within 30 days or appeal to district court within 30 days
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
Protection & Advocacy
Minnesota Disability Law Center (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid)
University Center (UCEDD)
Institute on Community Integration (University of Minnesota UCEDD)
NOTABLE WAIVERS
DD Waiver
SourcePeople with developmental disabilities needing ICF/DD level care.
Waitlist: County-administered; MnCHOICES assessment sets budget.
CADI Waiver (Community Access for Disability Inclusion)
SourceChildren and adults with disabilities needing nursing-facility level care.
Waitlist: Generally no waitlist — Minnesota enrolls eligible applicants.
CAC Waiver (Community Alternative Care)
SourceMedically fragile children and adults (hospital level of care).
Waitlist: No waitlist for eligible applicants.
BI Waiver (Brain Injury)
SourcePeople with brain injuries.
Waitlist: No waitlist for eligible applicants.
