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HOMEMAKER SERVICES PROVIDER IN MINNESOTA

  • Writer: Fatumata Kaba
    Fatumata Kaba
  • Jul 26
  • 3 min read

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING BY ASSISTING WITH HOUSEHOLD TASKS AND DAILY ROUTINES

 

Homemaker Services in Minnesota assist individuals who need support with essential household tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment. These services are especially beneficial for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, or those recovering from illness. Homemaker Services are offered through Minnesota’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers.

 

1. GOVERNING AGENCIES

  • Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

    • Role: Coordinates home support services, including homemaker services, under HCBS Waivers

  • Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

    • Role: Licenses and regulates home care agencies providing homemaker services

  • Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    • Role: Provides federal oversight and ensures waiver compliance

 

2. HOMEMAKER SERVICE OVERVIEW

Homemaker Services focus on assisting individuals with essential household activities to ensure a safe and well-maintained living space. Services are tailored according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP) or Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and may include:

  • Light housekeeping (e.g., dusting, vacuuming)

  • Laundry and linen changes

  • Meal preparation and basic cooking assistance

  • Grocery shopping and errands

  • Organizing personal spaces and maintaining cleanliness

  • Assistance with planning and budgeting for household needs

 

3. LICENSING & PROVIDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites:

  • Register your business with the Minnesota Secretary of State

  • Obtain EIN from the IRS and NPI (Type 2)

  • Enroll as a Medicaid provider with the Minnesota Department of Human Services

  • Obtain a Comprehensive Home Care Provider License from the Minnesota Department of Health

  • Maintain liability insurance and documentation of staff qualifications

 

4. MEDICAID PROVIDER ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Pre-Application Contact

  • Contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services to understand the homemaker service provider requirements

Step 2: Application Submission

  • Submit business registration, liability insurance, and service descriptions

Step 3: License Verification

  • Obtain and verify the Comprehensive Home Care Provider License

Step 4: Approval and Medicaid Number Assignment

  • Once approved, receive a Medicaid provider number and authorization to provide services

 

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

  • Articles of Incorporation or Business Name Registration

  • IRS EIN Letter

  • NPI confirmation

  • Comprehensive Home Care Provider License

  • Liability insurance certificate

  • Policy & procedure manual including:

    • Client intake and needs assessment protocols

    • Safety and hygiene procedures

    • Cleaning and household maintenance guidelines

    • Documentation of services and client feedback logs

    • Staff training and supervision records

 

6. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Role: Homemaker Program Manager

  • Requirements: Experience in home support services or social services management

Role: Homemaker / Household Support Aide

  • Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Background check and TB clearance

    • Basic training in household safety and cleaning practices

Training Requirements:

  • Safety and infection control

  • Household management and task planning

  • Client communication and service documentation

  • Emergency response and risk management

 

7. MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES

Homemaker Services in Minnesota are available through:

  • 1915(c) HCBS Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled

  • Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver

  • Brain Injury (BI) Waiver

Approved providers may deliver:

  • General housekeeping and cleaning support

  • Meal preparation and grocery assistance

  • Basic home organization and safety maintenance

 

8. TIMELINE TO LAUNCH

Phase: Business Formation

  • Timeline: 1–2 weeks

Phase: Medicaid Provider Enrollment

  • Timeline: 60–90 days

Phase: Staff Hiring and Training

  • Timeline: 30–45 days

Phase: Facility and Equipment Setup

  • Timeline: 2–4 weeks

 

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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MINNESOTA HOMEMAKER SERVICES PROVIDER

WAIVER CONSULTING GROUP'S START-UP ASSISTANCE SERVICE — MINNESOTA HOMEMAKER SERVICES PROVIDER

We support agencies and entrepreneurs in launching compliant Homemaker Services across Minnesota under the HCBS Waiver models.

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Scope of Work:

  • Business registration and licensing assistance

  • Medicaid provider enrollment

  • Policy & procedure manual for homemaker service operations

  • Templates for cleaning logs and client feedback forms

  • Website, domain, and email setup

  • Staff credentialing and training documentation

  • Client intake packet and service plans

  • Risk management and safety protocols

  • Referral networking with community agencies and healthcare providers





Our Client Portal offers a wealth of resources that you can explore related to various programs and state requirements. 

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