PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SUPPORT IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS

Supported Living Services in Minnesota assist individuals with disabilities to live independently within their communities. These services offer personalized care, supervision, and skill-building support to enhance daily living and social integration. Supported Living Services are available under Minnesota’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers.

1. GOVERNING AGENCIES

Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Role: Administers Medicaid programs, including supported living under HCBS Waivers

Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Role: Licenses and regulates supported living facilities and care providers

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Role: Provides federal oversight and ensures waiver compliance

2. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE OVERVIEW

Supported Living Services focus on helping individuals live as independently as possible while providing the necessary support to ensure safety and well-being. Services are tailored according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP) or Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and may include:

• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Health monitoring and medication management
• Skills training for independent living (e.g., cooking, budgeting)
• Community integration and social support
• Transportation to appointments and community events
• Safety supervision and crisis intervention

3. LICENSING & PROVIDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites:

• Register business with the Minnesota Secretary of State
• Obtain EIN from the IRS and NPI (Type 2)
• Enroll as a Medicaid provider with the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Obtain a Comprehensive Home Care License from the Minnesota Department of Health
• Maintain liability insurance and staff training documentation

4. MEDICAID PROVIDER ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Pre-Application Contact

• Contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services to understand supported living provider requirements

Step 2: Application Submission

• Submit business registration, comprehensive home care license, liability insurance, and service descriptions

Step 3: License Verification

• Obtain and verify the Comprehensive Home Care License

Step 4: Approval and Medicaid Number Assignment

• Once approved, receive a Medicaid provider number and authorization to deliver services

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

• Articles of Incorporation or Business Name Registration
• IRS EIN Letter
• NPI confirmation
• Comprehensive Home Care License
• Liability insurance certificate

Policy & procedure manual including:

• Client intake and care planning protocols
• Safety and supervision guidelines
• Health monitoring and medication administration procedures
• Documentation of daily activities and incident reports
• Staff training and supervision logs

6. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Role: Supported Living Program Manager

Requirements: Experience in social services, residential care, or community living support

Role: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Background check and TB clearance

Training Requirements:

• Person-centered planning and individual rights
• Health monitoring and medication administration
• Community integration and social skill development
• Safety and crisis management techniques

7. MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES

Supported Living Services in Minnesota are available through:

• 1915(c) HCBS Waiver for Individuals with Disabilities
• Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver
• Brain Injury (BI) Waiver

Approved providers may deliver:

• 24/7 supervision and support in community living settings
• Personal care and skill-building activities
• Health monitoring and safety planning

8. TIMELINE TO LAUNCH

Phase: Business Formation

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

Phase: Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Timeline: 60–90 days

Phase: Staff Hiring and Training

Timeline: 30–45 days

Phase: Facility Licensing and Setup

Timeline: 2–4 weeks

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Website: https://mn.gov/dhs

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us

10. SCOPE OF WORK

• Business registration and licensing assistance
• Medicaid provider enrollment
• Policy & procedure manual for supported living operations
• Templates for individual care plans and daily support logs
• Website, domain, and email setup
• Staff credentialing and training documentation
• Client intake packet and support planning forms
• Risk management and safety protocols
• Referral networking with healthcare professionals and community organizations

WAIVER CONSULTING GROUP'S START-UP ASSISTANCE SERVICE — MINNESOTA SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDER

We support agencies and entrepreneurs in launching compliant Supported Living Services across Minnesota under the HCBS Waiver models.

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