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MnCHOICES - Cook County Public Health and Human Services

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Last assured

09/25/2022

Physical Address

411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2307

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)387-3020

Application process

Call for appointment

Required documents

Application/registration form; photo ID; proof of address; proof of household income; release of medical records as needed

Eligibility

Individuals who have any type of disability or need for long-term services and support and are a resident of Cook County

Service area

Cook County, MN

Agency info

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Cook County

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