CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Learn the Signs, Act Early (LTSAE)
• LTSAE Free Resources

UMN Institute on Community Integration

• MN-ADDM(Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring) Network
• Minnesota Learn the Signs Act Early (MN Act Early and FAP Professional Development Series and resources lists are located here)

Minnesota Department of Health

• Follow Along Program (FAP)

Early Intensive Developmental & Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)

• EIDBI benefit People we serve page: EIDBI benefit / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)
• EIDBI provider manual Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit (state.mn.us)
• EIDBI policy manual EIDBI Benefit Policy Manual home page (state.mn.us)
• MN Autism Resource Portal Home Page / Minnesota Autism Portal (mn.gov)
• EIDBI referral form EIDBI Referral Form (DHS-6751S) (state.mn.us)
• EIDBI 101 training for families EIDBI 101 for Families (mn.gov)

State Medical Review Team (SMRT)

PO Box 64248 St. Paul, MN 55164-0248

Phone: 651-431-2493 or 800-235-7396

Fax: 651-431-7457 or 800-311-3137

The State Medical Review Team

(SMRT) website for links to our forms and more information

Carly Pederson, SMRT Manager

Carly.Pederson@state.mn.us

651-431-5657

Emily Olson, SMRT Disability Analyst Supervisor

Emily.A.Olson@state.mn.us

651-431-6412

Referral pathways

Referral pathways: When screening identifies developmental concerns, DON’T WAIT, refer for additional evaluation and supports.

• Education pathway: Call 1-866-693-GROW(4769) or visit HelpMeGrowMN.org to make a referral (no medical diagnosis is necessary and services typically start between 30-45 days)
• EIDBI pathway: EIDBI referral form for a medical diagnosis. A comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation medical diagnosis is required for EIDBI services in the home or community based on medical needs.
  • *Note: A medical diagnosis may help a family access healthcare coverage & additional services.
  • *If the child/ family is not currently on MN Medicaid Medical Assistance (MA), Contact the family’s local county or tribal office to apply for MA
  • *IQ and adaptive skills testing are required for certain Home and community-based services, such as case management. Request that the provider include these tests as part of their evaluation or make a referral.

Eligibility for EIDBI Services:

• Birth -21 years
• Medical Necessity Eligibility through EIDBI
• Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, MA-TEFRA, Pre-paid health plans, Private insurance, Waiver is NOT required and does not prevent someone from accessing EIDBI
  • Use the EIDBI referral form .Referral: Anyone can make a referral.
  • Online referral tool link

EIDBI Coordinated services:

• Coordinating ASD Services & Supports online training

EIDBI 101 is a training to learn more about EIDBI benefits and resources

• Families
• Providers
  • Enrollment information for providers
• Directions to access on Trainlink

EIDBI Welcome Letter for Caregivers - provides more information on the program once the family gets started.

Home Page / Minnesota Autism Portal is a great resource throughout the process.

Additional resources

Minnesota Department of Education

• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
• Part C and Part B Resources
• Help Me Grow MN is a program in partnership with the Department of Education, MN Department of Health, and MN Department of Human Services with resources for parents to understand typical development. 1-866-693-GROW (4769)
  • Facebook Help Me Grow
  • Help Me Grow MN Helpful Resources
  • When to Refer a Child for Early Intervention Services | Help Me Grow MN

Help Me Connect

• Help Me Connect connects families to resources in their communities outside of the education system.
  • Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports - Help Me Connect (state.mn.us)
  • Early Childhood Mental Health Providers - Help Me Connect (state.mn.us
  • HMC Family Support Questionnaire
  • What’s Included in Help Me Connect Table of Contents PDF

Minnesota Department of Human Services

• Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)
• EIDBI Comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation (CMDE)
• Home and Community Services
• Medical Assistance under the TEFRA option for children with disabilities
• MN Medical Assistance
• MnCHOICES
• State Medical Review Team (SMRT)
• Case management and care coordination

Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) Provider Directory

• Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) Provider Directory can be used to find a list of Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE) providers.

Search engines and assistance

• MNHelp.info is a search engine to find resources and supports for people with varying needs.
• Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) assists with food, social services and financial assistance
• Hennepin County Front Door or call 612-348-4111 to get services.