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Minnesota Aging Pathways (front door)
Statewide entry point for older adult services, options counseling, and referrals.
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Minnesota resources for caregivers
Key Minnesota entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), paid leave/job protections, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support
Caregiver support, coaching, classes, and limited respite connections via Minnesota Aging Pathways.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Medical Assistance (MA) waiver programs (HCBS)
Overview of MA home- and community-based services (HCBS) through waiver programs.
Self-directedOfficial
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
Self-directed service option for people eligible for a waiver or the Alternative Care (AC) program (no eligibility promises—confirm with your lead agency).
Job supportOfficial
Minnesota Paid Leave + Federal FMLA
Minnesota Paid Leave provides wage replacement for family/medical leave. Federal FMLA provides job-protected leave for eligible workers.
SafetyOfficial
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults (24/7 reporting center).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)
Help with long-term care concerns, resident rights, and complaint resolution.
Benefits portalOfficial
MNbenefits (apply for benefits)
Apply online for multiple benefits and upload documents (county/Tribal Nation processes applications).