Funding & DHS Waivers
Worried about cost? You may pay little or nothing.
Ocel Builders is a registered Minnesota Medicaid provider with an active NPI and UMPI. That means we can bill Minnesota DHS waiver programs directly and work hand-in-hand with your county case manager — so accessibility is far more affordable than most families expect.
Minnesota DHS waiver programs we work with
Minnesota's Medicaid waiver programs help people remain safely in their own homes instead of moving to a facility — and home accessibility modifications are exactly the kind of work these waivers are designed to fund. As a licensed, registered provider, we handle the paperwork and coordinate with your case manager.
| Waiver | Who it's for |
|---|---|
| Elderly Waiver (EW) | Adults 65+ who need a nursing-facility level of care but want to stay home. |
| CADI Waiver | Adults under 65 with disabilities (Community Access for Disability Inclusion). |
| CAC Waiver | People with chronic medical conditions needing hospital-level care at home. |
| BI Waiver | People with a traumatic or acquired brain injury. |
| DD Waiver | People with developmental disabilities or related conditions. |
What "NPI" and "UMPI" mean for you
An NPI (National Provider Identifier) and UMPI (Unique Minnesota Provider Identifier) are the credentials that let a contractor bill Minnesota Health Care Programs directly. Many companies that install ramps and stair lifts don't have them — which means you'd pay out of pocket. Because Ocel Builders is a registered provider, waiver-funded work can be billed properly and approved through the normal county process.
Other ways to pay
- VA & HISA grants — veterans may qualify for the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations grant and other VA programs for accessibility work.
- Financing — flexible payment plans spread the cost of larger projects like elevators and full bathroom remodels. See our financing options.
- Tax deductions — some medically necessary modifications may be deductible; ask your tax advisor.
How the process works
- Free assessment. We visit your home, understand the need, and recommend a solution.
- Documentation. We provide the quotes and paperwork your case manager needs.
- Approval. Your county reviews and authorizes the waiver-funded work.
- Installation. We build it, inspect it, and stand behind it.
Not sure which program applies to you? Call us at (651) 237-3149. We'll help you figure out where to start — even if the answer is a program we don't bill.