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General Assistance - GA - Aitkin County Health and Human Services

204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

Primarily serves Aitkin County Most applicants and recipients are required to apply for benefits from federally funded disability programs for which they may qualify, such as Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. In addition, the person or couple must have income and resources less than program limits.
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

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Contact your county social services department mnbenefits.mn.gov

Aitkin County, MN

Description

- The General Assistance (GA) Program provides single adults and childless couples with monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits - GA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) or the Medical Assistance (MA) programs and Food Support - Can apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

Last assured

08/09/2024

Providing organization

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County's Mission: Our Mission is to assist citizens, preserve families and promote dignity, safety, health, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.

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