Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits
540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155
Service Details
Description
MNbenefits allows users to apply for multiple benefit programs with one online application.
Programs include:
* Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food support
* Cash assistance programs
* Emergency Assistance
* Housing Support program
* Child Care Assistance Program
Features
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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
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Minnesota residents. Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Application Instructions
Visit the website to apply for programs.
Applications are reviewed by a county or Tribal Nation worker. They will contact you to schedule a phone interview and any additional follow-ups as needed.
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main - DHS Information Desk | (651) 431-2000 | |
Speech-to-Speech relay | (877) 627-3848 | |
TTY | (800) 627-3529 |
Last Update
11/21/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Adult Mental Health Programs and Services
- Adult Protection
- Aging Services
- Alcohol, Drug and Other Addictions Programs
- Caregiver Education and Training – Online Dementia Training
- Child Protection
- Child Support Division
- Children's Mental Health Programs
- Disability Services Division (DSD)
- Economic Assistance and Food Programs
- Find a Children's Therapeutic Services and Support (CTSS) Provider
- Find a State Approved Gambling Treatment Provider
- Foster Care
- Housing Benefits 101 (HB101)
- Housing Services
- Indian Elder Desk
- Long Term Services and Supports for People with Disabilities
- Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP)
- Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
- Moving Home Minnesota
- Nursing Home Programs
- Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP)
- Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC)
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-1020Certificates/Forms Assistance Definition
Programs that help people obtain, complete and/or file official forms, certificates, documents, applications or other paperwork that is required to apply for benefits or services, initiate or respond to legal action or to officially handle or document the occurrence of a transaction; that help people acquire copies of official documents on file elsewhere; or that review legal documentation an individual has received to help explain its meaning.
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NL-1000.2500-250General Relief Applications Definition
County offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the General Relief program which provides cash grants, assistance for people who are homeless, the means for an individual to return to his or her state of origin and cash allowances for targeted special needs. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file General Relief applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program.
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NL-3000.1500-155Child Care Expense Assistance Applications Definition
Programs that accept applications and determine eligibility for programs that cover all or part of the cost of child care in public and licensed private child care centers or private family child care homes for eligible families. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file child care expense assistance applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program.
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NL-6000.2000-220Food Stamps/SNAP Applications Definition
County or state offices that accept Food Stamp applications, determine eligibility for the Food Stamp program and allotments, and issue Food Stamp EBT cards which are presented at the grocery checkout counter when purchasing food. Certified households receive their EBT card and instructions for setting up a PIN number within 30 days of the date their application was filed. Expedited food stamps are available within seven days for people who are in an emergency situation and whose income and spendable resources for that month are within specified limits. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file Food Stamp/SNAP applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.