Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL)

Disability Benefits 101 (www.mn.DB101.org)

530 N Robert St, St. Paul, MN, 55101

Distance: 1110 Miles

(866) 333-2466

info@mcil-mn.org

https://mn.db101.org

Description

DB101 is a quick, easy and safe way to learn how work and benefits can go together to help increase income for people with disabilities. It's private (confidential) and using DB101 will not affect your benefits. Anyone can use DB101, but DB101 is designed specifically for Minnesotans with disabilities on disability benefits, ages 13 - 64.

Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people:
* Learn more about disability benefits
* See how benefits and income might change with a job
* Explore work incentives
* Learn from people's stories
* Set work goals and plan next steps
* Prepare for job changes

DB101 is a tool of the Disability Hub MN™ System. Disability Hub MN is managed by the Department of Human Services Disability Services Division, and the service is delivered through a contract with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL).

Features

Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
Legal Information
- Benefits assistance
Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
Specialization
- Disabilities

Eligibility

Everyone is welcome to use the website tools.

Fees

There is no fee.

Business Hours

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Area Served

Twin Cities Metro area

Disability HUB MN, DB101 and ADA MN - Statewide

Websites

https://mn.db101.org

https://mcil-mn.org

Phone Numbers

Type	Number	Hours
Main	(651) 646-8342
Disability Hub MN	(866) 333-2466

Last Update

10/2/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

Other Services or resources

Taxonomy Terms Used. Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.

FT-1000Benefits and Services Assistance Definition

Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding, accessing, and/or are unaware of grants, payments, benefits or other services for which they may be eligible. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for benefits and services, the benefits or services provided by the program, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete application forms; negotiate on their behalf with program administration staff; and/or represent them in administrative processes or judicial litigation. Included are benefits/service counseling organizations that offer a range of advocacy services and legal aid programs that offer more formalized legal assistance.
LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition

Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
PH-0700Benefits Screening Definition

Programs that provide benefits screening services which help individuals determine whether they are eligible for benefits through any of a wide variety of public and private federal, state and local programs. In addition to identifying the programs that a person may be eligible to receive, the service generally also provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program. Included are programs that provide this service online and those that do benefits screening via the telephone or in-person. Some benefits screening programs may focus on specific populations such as older adults and people with disabilities; or specific aspects of benefits eligibility such as the impact that working will have on their benefits as an aid to helping people make informed decisions regarding whether to work. Also included are programs that help people complete the benefits screening form.
YC-1700Disability Benefit Recipients Definition

Previously employed individuals who have lost their earnings due to a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent them from working and who are receiving monthly cash benefits from a public or private source during the period of disability.
YC-1800Eligible Benefits Applicants Definition

Individuals who are presumed to be eligible for public benefits based on their income and assets or whose eligibility has been established but who are not yet receiving their benefits.
YC-5000Medicaid Recipients Definition

Low-income individuals who are receiving comprehensive medical benefits through the federal Medicaid program administered by the county or the state.
YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition

Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
YZ-1700Disabilities Issues Definition

Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of disabilities.
YZ-1950Employment Issues Definition

Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of employment.