Home and community services
Essential community supports
The Essential Community Supports program may be available to you if you need services to live in the community and meet certain eligibility rules. It is designed for people who do not need the level of care provided in a nursing home. You may qualify for up to $613 per month for services and supports.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must:
- Be age 65 or older
- Not be eligible for Medical Assistance
- Not meet nursing facility level of care
- Live in your own home or apartment
- Meet financial eligibility criteria for the Alternative Care program
- Need one or more of these services to live in the community.
Apply
Contact the county or tribal nation where you live for information on applying for the Essential Community Supports program. You can find your county or tribal contact here:
Long-Term Care Consultation contacts County and tribal directory
Contact Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433 to connect with other local services and programs.
Services
You may receive one or more of the following services: