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Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Big Stone County Family Services

340 2nd Street NW, Ortonville, MN 56278

Eligibility

Residents of Big Stone County 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 and 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 driver's license permanent resident card picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

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

Big Stone 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
  • 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

03/05/2026

Providing organization

Big Stone County Family Services

County family services agency