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MnCHOICES Assessment - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Residents of Polk County

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income

Hours

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call. The visit should take place within 20 calendar days of application.

Service area

Polk County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Spanish

Description

The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for: Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age: - Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW) - Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC) Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management) Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

Last Assured

09/24/2025

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.