Guidelines for special diets
Page posted: 12/10/24 | Page reviewed: | Page updated: 9/1/26 | |
Legal authority | Federally approved BI, CAC, CADI, DD and EW waiver plans, federally approved AC 1115 demonstration, Minn. Stat. §256B.0913 | ||
Overview | CDCS funds can pay for additional or specialized foods a person needs for a prescribed diet. | ||
Requirements | Special diets under CDCS must meet all of the following criteria: NoteWhen a person receives a Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) special needs allowance for a special diet, MSA pays for the special diet before the waiver covers the costs. | ||
Covered diets | If a person meets the requirements, CDCS funds can be used to purchase additional or specialized foods for the following diets: | ||
Non-covered costs | Waiver funds do not pay for food items themselves, so coverage is limited to the extra cost of additional or specialized foods. For example, if a person is prescribed a lactose-free diet, they can use waiver funds to pay the additional costs needed for the lactose-free food product (e.g., cost difference between a regular gallon of milk and a lactose-free gallon of milk). | ||
Responsibilities | The person is responsible to: 1. Consult with their licensed medical provider to determine if they require a special diet to address nutritional needs that are directly related to their disability and/or health condition. 2. Give CDCS Special Diet Request Form, DHS-5788D to their licensed medical provider to complete and sign. 3. Give the completed DHS-5788D form to their lead agency case manager/care coordinator, along with a plan that outlines the extra cost of additional or specialized foods 4. Include these costs in their community support plan for lead agency approval. 5. Work with their financial management services (FMS) provider to cover these costs. | ||
Additional resources | CDCS Special Diet Request Form, DHS-5788D | ||
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