Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
400 Michigan Avenue West, PO Box 519, Walker, MN 56484
Eligibility
Residents of Cass County must be:
- Age 18 or older
- Receiving SSI, or eligible to receive it, except that their income is too high
- Are age 65 or older
- Are blind
- Have a disability under SSI criteria
- $2,000 for an SSI recipient
- $10,000 for a non-SSI recipient
Required documents
Application/registration form
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Email[email protected]
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/?
- Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.?
Service area
Cass County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.
The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the Maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.
Special Needs Grant
MSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:
- Certain home repairs
- Certain household furniture and appliances
- Guardian or conservator service fees
- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance
- Medically prescribed special diets
- Representative payee services
Last Assured
08/14/2024
Providing organization
Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
Publicly funded agency programs which administer the state welfare plan and Veterans Office