Respite
CLICK HERE to visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services website respite care web page for a more detailed breakdown of respite care services provided by Foundations Group of MN Inc. The information on this page was taken from the MN DHS website.
Respite Care Definitions
- Respite - Short-term care services provided to a person when their primary caregiver is absent or needs relief.
- Primary caregiver(s) - Person or people principally responsible for the care and supervision of the person who receives services.
- In-home respite - Respite provided to a person in their home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person continues to stay in their home.
- Out-of-home respite - Respite provided to a person in a licensed setting or unlicensed setting that is not the person’s home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person stays in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not their home.
- Relative- For the purposes of this page, a relative is one of the following people who is related by blood, marriage or adoption:
- Sibling
- Niece of Nephew
- Grandparent
- Aunt of Uncle
Eligibility
A person is eligible to receive respite if their primary caregiver(s) are absent or need relief from caregiver duties. Refer to the primary caregiver(s) section for additional information.
A person is not eligible to receive respite when they receive any of the services listed in the non-covered services section.
Covered Services
- Level of supervision and care that is necessary to ensure the person’s health and safety.
- Room and board when the person receives respite in a licensed setting.
Non-Covered Services
- Services that are directed specifically toward the training and habilitation of the person.
- Room and board when the person receives respite in their home or an unlicensed setting.
- Remote support when the person receives out-of-home respite or respite in community settings that are not the person’s home.
For a more detailed definition of respite services as defined by the state of Minnesota, you can CLICK HERE to visit the MN DHS web page regarding respite services.
