The Brain Injury (BI) Waiver in Minnesota is a Medicaid program designed to support individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury and require a level of care typically provided in a nursing facility or similar institutional setting. The BI Waiver allows individuals to receive essential services while remaining in their homes and communities — where healing, stability, and connection matter most.
This waiver focuses on maximizing independence, restoring confidence, and enhancing overall quality of life.

The BI Waiver offers a range of services tailored to the unique needs of individuals with brain injuries, including:

 

• Case Management

• Residential Services

• Day Programs

• Personal Care Assistance (PCA)

• Behavioral Support

• Respite Care

• Home and Vehicle Modifications

• Assistive Technology

• Transition Services

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Eligibility

To qualify for the BI Waiver, an individual must:

• Have a documented brain injury — traumatic or non-traumatic (such as from stroke, aneurysm, or other medical causes)

• Require the level of care provided in a nursing facility

• Be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)

• Choose to receive services in a community-based setting rather than an institutional facility

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At Covenant Human Services, we are driven by care in every interaction and decision. We understand that a brain injury can change the course of a person’s life — and we approach that reality with compassion, patience, and respect.
Our team works closely with individuals, families, and care teams to develop thoughtful, person-centered plans that honor each individual’s strengths, goals, and lived experience. We believe dignity is foundational to meaningful support, and we are committed to helping each person build stability, independence, and a renewed sense of possibility within their community.