Home and community services
Publications and Reports
In this section, you will find publications and reports related to disability services. Most of the documents are posted in a portable document format (PDF). To download and read PDF documents, use Adobe Reader.
Reports are available on this page for two years. For older legislative reports, check the Legislative Reference Library or call 651-431-2400 and request a copy.
NOTE: The terminology used to describe people with disabilities has changed over time. The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports the use of people first language. Although outmoded and offensive terms might be found within documents on the department's website, the department does not endorse these terms.
Brochures
Long-Term Care Consultation Services (PDF)
Long-Term Care Consultation Services DHS-2497 (PDF)Medical Assistance for Adults and Children who are Blind or have a Disability and Persons Age 65 or Older (PDF)
Long-Term Care Consultation Services DHS-2497 (PDF)Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities DHS-2087L (PDF)Medical Assistance for Qualified Working Disabled Individuals (PDF)
Medical Assistance for Qualified Working Disabled Individuals DHS-2087F (PDF)Long-Term Care Consultation Services (PDF)
Long-Term Care Consultation Services DHS-2497 (PDF)Program Information (PDF)
Program Information DHS-2920 (PDF)Reporting Responsibilities for Public Assistance Recipients (PDF)
Reporting Responsibilities for Public Assistance Recipients DHS-3155 (PDF)Your Appeal Rights DHS-1941 (PDF)
Your Appeal Rights DHS-1941 (PDF)Fact sheets
Fact sheets contain background information on a variety of human services topics. On the fact sheets page, scroll down to Disabilities.
Legislative reports
Annual online legislative reports
Children screened, diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder
Annual report: Children screened, diagnosed and treated for autism spectrum disorder
2025
Development of Direct Care Services: Providing Direct Care Services During Acute Hospital Stays (PDF) (April 2025)
Development of Direct Care Services: Providing Direct Care Services During Acute Hospital Stays (PDF) (April 2025)EIDBI Licensing Recommendations (PDF) (January 2025)
EIDBI Licensing Recommendations (PDF) (January 2025)Manuals
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has developed several manuals for consumers, providers and lead agency workers. Find manuals, guides and policy tools for counties, tribes, providers and the public in one place. These resources help people understand program rules, steps and services for health care, adult protection, home care and other support programs.
Other reports
2025 External Program Review Committee Annual Evaluation Report (PDF)
2025 External Program Review Committee Annual Evaluation Report (PDF)Culture of Safety, Systemic Critical Incident Review: Annual public report (PDF) (October 2025 )
Culture of Safety, Systemic Critical Incident Review: Annual public report (PDF) (October 2025)
2025 Summary of the HCBS Employee-Owned Cooperatives Grant Pilot Program and Recommendations for Similar Initiatives, DHS-8676A (PDF) (October 2025)
2025 Summary of the HCBS Employee-Owned Cooperatives Grant Pilot Program and Recommendations for Similar Initiatives, DHS-8676A (PDF) (October 2025)
2024 External Program Review Committee Annual Evaluation Report (PDF)
2024 External Program Review Committee Annual Evaluation Report (PDF)EIDBI Licensing Recommendations (PDF) (January 2025)
EIDBI Licensing Recommendations (PDF) (January 2025)
Culture of Safety, Systemic Critical Incident Review: Annual Public Report (PDF) (October 2024)
Culture of Safety, Systemic Critical Incident Review: Annual Public Report (PDF) (October 2024)
Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention Licensure Study Stakeholder Engagement Report (PDF) (August 2024)
Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention Licensure Study Stakeholder Engagement Report (PDF) (August 2024)
Minnesota Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Set: Review of Human Services Licensing Guidelines (PDF) (February 2024)
Minnesota Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Set: Review of Human Services Licensing Guidelines (PDF) (February 2024)