Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Douglas County Health and Human Services
Provides a monthly cash grant to older adults, individuals living with a disability or loss of vision, and who receive federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Some persons whose income is too high to receive SSI may be eligible for MSA. NOTE: Most of these individuals also receive or are eligible to receive SSI, and/or RSDI. Applications for SSI/RSDI are handled through the local Social Security office, not Douglas County. Individuals may be eligible for the Medicare Savings Programs.
Last assured
03/05/2025
Physical Address
809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(320)762-3833
Application process
- Call; email; fax; mail applications to 809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308 - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - Walk in to pick up an application or drop off applications
Required documents
Application/registration form; photo ID; proof of residency
Eligibility
Residents of Douglas County who are eligible for SSI and are: - Aged 65 years and older - Blind or have severely impaired vision - Living with a disability and are between the ages of 18 - 65
Service area
Douglas County, MN
Agency info
Douglas County Health and Human Services
The county human services providing services for foster care licensing, adult mental health, substance use services, senior and veteran services, children and families, economic assistance programs, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.