HB101 Minnesota - MA Housing Stabilization Services

Housing Stabilization Services is a Medical Assistance (MA) benefit that helps people with disabilities and senior citizens discover and keep real estate.

It is for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, at danger of homelessness, at risk of institutionalization, or residing in an organization or some kinds of group settings, consisting of ICF-DDs, nursing facilities, Adult Foster Care, and Board and Lodge.

Read this article to learn more about Real estate Stabilization Services or see a short video about how it works. If you believe these services may help you, address a few quick concerns to see if and how you can get Real estate Stabilization Services.

What It Offers

There are three kinds of Real estate Stabilization Services:

- Real estate consultation: A real estate specialist assists a person who doesn't have MA case management establish a person-centered plan that addresses their requirements, desires, and goals for residing in the community. - Examples: Developing a real estate focused person-centered strategy based on the individual's needs, desires, and objectives for real estate; helping an individual make an educated choice in their real estate transition or sustaining services provider; offering resources related to non-housing objectives; and coordinating with other provider currently dealing with the person.

- Examples: Helping the person think of preferred real estate; with the real estate search and application processes; developing a budget; comprehending a lease; and paying for moving costs. - Important: You do not require a source of real estate funding, income, or task in order to get real estate shift services.

- Examples: Education on tenant-landlord rights and responsibilities; training to establish relationships with residential or commercial property supervisors and neighbors; training on how to be a great renter; lease compliance; and problem-solving to preserve real estate stability.

Note: Real Estate Stabilization Services do not pay for real estate or goods.

To find out more about these services, download a PDF sales brochure (likewise offered in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish), or visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

If you have an interest in ended up being a Real estate Stabilization Services supplier, this pamphlet can help you comprehend how.

HB101's Vault lets you do activities that help you make your real estate plan. With a complimentary account, you can utilize the Real estate Sustaining Plan path. It helps you consider how your team can assist you, what action steps you can require to keep living in your current location, and how to make certain you have sufficient cash.

Who It Helps

To get Real estate Stabilization Services, you should:

- Have Medical Assistance (MA) protection - Be 18 or older - Have an impairment - Your special needs does not have to satisfy Social Security's adult requirements for disability. Disabilities can consist of handicaps, mental health problem, compound use condition, and other conditions. - The program handbook has details about which types of impairment might qualify.

- Experiencing homelessness - At danger of homelessness (consisting of being doubled up, needing services to keep your real estate, or you experienced homelessness in the past and now are being discharged from a correctional, medical, psychological health, or compound utilize disorder treatment center without a permanent place to live). - Moving out of (or vacated in the last six months) an organization, nursing center, or particular other group settings like Board and Lodge or Adult Foster Care, or. - At danger of institutionalization.

- Communication. - Mobility. - Decision-making, or. - Managing state of minds or behaviors

How to Get Services

- I have a special needs decision from Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT).
- I get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
- I get Medical Assistance (MA) based upon having a special needs or I get MA-EPD.
- I have a confirmation of impairment for HUD programs.
- I have an Expert Statement of Need based upon my impairment. (Form DHS-7122).
- I have Medical Opinion Form recording my special needs. (Form DHS-2114).
- I have an impairment decision from Social Security or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT).
- I get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) advantages.
- I get Medical Assistance (MA) based on having a special needs or I get MA-EPD.
- I have a verification of impairment for HUD programs.
- I have an Expert Statement of Need based on my special needs. (Form DHS-7122).
- I have Medical Opinion Form recording my impairment. (Form DHS-2114).
Next Steps: Contact Coordinated Entry or a Real Estate Consultant

- Try calling your regional Coordinated Entry Access Point to get a Coordinated Entry Assessment. Coordinated Entry assists people who are homeless or at risk of losing their real estate. Tell them you have an impairment, share with them your evidence of disability (that you get benefits based on it, have a Professional Statement of Need, have a Medical Opinion Form, or are 65 or older), and state that you want Real estate Stabilization Services. They may connect you to a Real estate Consultant or other providers who can help you with Real estate Stabilization Services. - Find a Real estate Consultant utilizing Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources or the Department of Human Services MHCP Search (make sure to set "Sub Type" to "Real Estate Stabilization Services"). A Real estate Consultant can assist you make a Real estate Focused Person-Centered Plan. Your plan can assist you get in touch with a Real estate Stabilization Services service provider, who might assist you with services for transition (moving from one place to another) or sustaining (keeping your existing place).

Next Steps: Contact Coordinated Entry or a Real Estate Consultant

- Try calling your regional Coordinated Entry Access Indicate get a Coordinated Entry Assessment. Coordinated Entry helps people who are homeless or at danger of losing their real estate. Tell them you have a special needs and that you want Real estate Stabilization Services. They may link you to a Real estate Consultant or other suppliers who can help you with Real estate Stabilization Services. - Find a Real estate Consultant using Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources or the Department of Human Services MHCP Search (make sure to set "Sub Type" to "Real Estate Stabilization Services"). A Real estate Consultant can help you see if you have any paperwork of your disability or can assist you with an Expert Statement of Need. Then, they can assist you make a Real estate Focused Person-Centered Plan. Your plan can assist you get in touch with a Real estate Stabilization Services supplier, who may assist you with services for transition (moving from one location to another) or sustaining (keeping your present location).

- Contact your regional Coordinated Entry Access Indicate get a Coordinated Entry Assessment. Coordinated Entry can assist people who are homeless or at danger of losing their real estate. - Since you don't have a special needs, you can't get Real estate Stabilization Services. If you aren't sure, Chat with a Center expert to get assist understanding if you have a condition that may qualify you for Real estate Stabilization Services.

Next Steps: Contact Coordinated Entry and Disability Hub MN

your local Coordinated Entry Access Point to get a Coordinated Entry Assessment. Coordinated Entry can assist individuals who are homeless or at danger of losing their real estate. - For Real Estate Stabilization Services, you should have a disabling condition. Chat with a Hub professional to get help understanding if you have an impairment or other condition that might qualify you for Real estate Stabilization Services.

Next Step: Obtain MA

- You have to have MA to get Real estate Stabilization Services. Request MA at your county or tribal human services office.

- Chat with a Center expert to get assist discovering out if you can get MA.

Next Step: Learn more about other real estate programs and services

- Real estate Stabilization Services help people who are homeless or at risk of losing their real estate, or who are at danger of institutionalization due to the fact that they don't get the services they require to be able to remain in their home. For other types of programs and services that might help you with your real estate, see HB101's Programs page.

Next Step: Contact your waiver case supervisor

- Contact your waiver case supervisor and inquire about Real estate Stabilization Services. Your case supervisor can help you with a Coordinated Services and Supports Plan. This plan assists you get in touch with a Real estate Stabilization Services provider, who might assist you with services for transition (moving from one place to another) or sustaining (keeping your current location).

Next Step: Contact your case supervisor, care organizer, or nurse navigator

- Contact your waiver case manager or your MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator/nurse navigator and ask about Real estate Stabilization Services. They can help you produce a formal strategy (EW Coordinated Services and Supports Plan or MSHO/MSC+ Coordinated (Collaborative) Care Plan). Your strategy helps you connect with a Real estate Stabilization Services company, who may help you with services for shift (moving from one location to another) or sustaining (keeping your existing location).

- Chat with a Center professional to get help learning if you have case management that can assist you get Real estate Stabilization Services. When you know the answer to this concern, try this tool again.

Next Step: Contact your targeted case supervisor

- Contact your targeted case supervisor and ask about Real estate Stabilization Services. Your targeted case manager can assist you with a Real Estate Focused Person-Centered Plan. This plan will help you link with a Housing Stabilization Services service provider, who might assist you with services for transition (moving from one place to another) or sustaining (keeping your existing place).

Next Step: Contact Your County or Tribal Office

- Contact your local county or tribal human services office to inspect if you have actually a targeted case manager who can assist you get Housing Stabilization Services. When you understand the response to this question, attempt this tool again.

- A MnCHOICES evaluation is a review of your circumstance to see what long-lasting services and supports are best for you. - Chat with a Hub expert to get assist finding out if you have had a MnCHOICES assessment. - If you haven't had a MnCHOICES evaluation, call your county or tribal human services workplace to request one. After you request it, it should occur within 20 days. - After the MnCHOICES evaluation is done, you should get the results within 40 days. If you haven't gotten the results or do not know the results, call the MnCHOICES assessor or Chat with a Hub expert to get aid. - When you have had a MnCHOICES evaluation and understand what services it advises for you, attempt this tool again.

- Find a Housing Consultant using Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources or the Department of Human Services MHCP Search (ensure to set "Sub Type" to "Housing Stabilization Services"). A Housing Consultant can help you make a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan. Your strategy can assist you get in touch with a Housing Stabilization Services company, who might help you with services for shift (moving from one location to another) or sustaining (keeping your current place).

Next Step: Find a Housing Consultant

- Find a Housing Consultant using Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources or the Department of Human Services MHCP Search (make certain to set "Sub Type" to "Housing Stabilization Services"). A Housing Consultant can help you see if you have any documentation of your special needs or can assist you with an Expert Statement of Need. Then, they can help you make a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan. Your plan can help you connect with a Housing Stabilization Services provider, who might help you with services for shift (moving from one location to another) or sustaining (keeping your present place).

- Since you don't have a special needs, you can't get Housing Stabilization Services. If you aren't sure, Chat with a Center specialist to get assist understanding if you have a condition that might qualify you for Housing Stabilization Services. If you do, attempt this tool once again.

Next Step: Contact Disability Hub MN

- For Housing Stabilization Services, you should have a disabling condition. Chat with a Hub expert to get help comprehending if you have a disability or other condition that may qualify you for Housing Stabilization Services. If you do, try this tool once again.

See a flyer on how to get Housing Stabilization Services.

1. Get an Evaluation

If you have MA coverage, you need to get an evaluation to see if you get approved for Housing Stabilization Services.

You can get an evaluation from:

- A certified professional, like a psychological health professional, nurse practitioner, or physician - An accredited assessor (with a MnCHOICES assessment or Long-Term Care Consultation). - A senior care planner (includes Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+) care organizers), or. - A collaborated entry assessor.

2. Make a Person-Centered Plan

If the evaluation shows that Housing Stabilization Services would assist you, the next action is to get help making or updating a person-centered strategy.

The person who did your evaluation might not be the very same individual who assists with the person-centered strategy:

- If you have a MA-Waiver case manager, MSHO/MSC+ care organizer, senior care coordinator, or Moving Home Minnesota case supervisor, that individual will assist you upgrade your strategy to consist of Housing Stabilization Services. - If you have actually a targeted case supervisor, that individual will help you complete your strategy. - If you do not have any of these individuals helping you, you can get help making a housing-focused, person-centered strategy from a registered housing consultant.Find a Housing Consultant using the Department of Human Services MHCP Search (ensure to set "Sub Type" to "Housing Stabilization Services").

No matter who assists you with your person-centered plan, you get to decide which provider will help you with housing transition or housing sustaining services. The supplier you select will be included in the person-centered strategy.

3. Get Approved

Then, your evaluation, evidence of impairment, and person-centered plan are sent to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for approval. Once you are approved, you can start getting your housing transition or sustaining services.