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Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge, Steele, and Waseca County

1000 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093

Eligibility
Residents of Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties must be:
  • Age 18 or older
  • Receiving SSI, or eligible to receive it, except that their income is too high
If income is too high for SSI, adults may qualify for MSA if they meet one of these criteria:
  • Are age 65 or older
  • Are blind
  • Have a disability under SSI criteria
Adults must also meet the asset limit of:
  • $2,000 for an SSI recipient
  • $10,000 for a non-SSI recipient
Required documents
Application/registration form contact agency for documentation requirements
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)431-5680
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Intake Steele

(507)431-5600
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Intake Request for a form mailed

(507)923-2945
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Intake Dodge

(507)837-6650
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Intake Waseca

Interpretation services
Interpretation available through Language Line and interpreters available for scheduled appointments
Application process
  • Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.??
Service area
Dodge County, MN Steele County, MN Waseca 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
? Adults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.
Last Assured
02/13/2024
Providing organization
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Dodge, Steele, and Waseca County

Human service's agency that provides financial assistance, child support services, and a variety of social services to individuals and families in Dodge, Steele, and Waseca counties.