VD-HCBS

Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) is a program helping veterans live at home when at risk of moving permanently to a nursing home.

Older Adult Couple with American Flag What is VD-HCBS?

A flexible service option with a budget and assistance with directly employing workers.
You chose what help, supplies, and equipment you need.
You chose who you want to provide your help -- including employing family members, friends, and neighbors.
You chose when you get your help.
You can get help writing your plan and budget, and with making payments on your behalf.

Minnesota's VD-HCBS Program is a partnership between the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Sioux Falls Veterans Health Care System, and the Minnesota Board on Aging. Contact Elaine Spain 1-800-450-5643 or espain@rndc.org to learn more.

Find out who is eligible.

For stories of veterans using Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services

For information about other veterans’ services

Step One

**Know Your Risk**

Step Two

**Make Your Choices**

Step Three

**Take Your Action**

Step Four

**See Your Results**

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
Minnesota Board on Aging
PO Box 64976
St. Paul MN 55164-0976

Office Address:
Elmer L Andersen Human Services Building
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul MN 55155

TTY Service: 1-800-627-3529

Phone: 651-431-2500

Toll Free: 1-800-882-6262

Fax: 651-431-7453

Email: mba.dhs@state.mn.us

For TTY communication, contact us through the Minnesota Relay Service at (800) 627-3529 (TTY) or (877) 627-3848 (speech-to-speech relay service). This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling either of these numbers.