The CAC program funds home and community-based services necessary as an alternative to institutionalization for persons under 65 years of age who are chronically ill or medically fragile and who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a hospital.
Eligibility - To be eligible for the CAC Waiver, a person must choose the CAC Waiver and meet all of the following criteria:
Under 65 years of age at the time of opening to the waiver
Eligible for Medical Assistance
Certified disabled by Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) process
Completion of a Mn Choices Assessment
Found to need the level of care provided by a hospital
Certified by the primary physician to meet the level of care provided in a hospital
Has an assessed need for supports and services over and above those available through the MA State plan
To be eligible for Hospital Level of Care, the person must meet the following criteria:
Need skilled assessment and intervention multiple times during a 24-hour period to maintain health and prevent deterioration
Due to their health condition, has both predictable health needs and the potential for status changes that could lead to rapid deterioration or life-threatening episodes
Requires a 24-hour plan of care that includes back-up plan that reasonably assures health and safety in the community
Without the provision of services under the CAC Waiver, would require frequent or continuous care in a hospital