HOPE Waiver

Home and community-based services for people who need nursing facility level of care, so they can live at home or in the most independent setting; includes in-home services, respite and caregiver services, nutrition and meals, adult day services, community living home, and assisted living. Structured Family Caregiving is available for people living in their homes.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status required
• Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
• Must live with care recipient
• Relationship: other relative

How to apply

• Contact Dakota at Home to learn more (833-663-9673 or [email protected]). Financial eligibility is decided by DSS Economic Assistance; individuals already on Medicaid submit form EA265 (Request for Long-Term Care or Home Community Based Services Waiver Assistance); otherwise complete a full Medicaid application. A needs assessment is required.

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.