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Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Becker County Human Services

Provides a monthly cash grant to people who are aged, blind or disabled 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 persons also receive or are eligible to receive SSI, and/or RSDI. Applications for SSI/RSDI are handled through the local Social Security office, not Becker County. Persons may be eligible for the Medicare Savings Programs.

Last assured

03/14/2024

Physical Address

712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)847-6738

Application process

Call; visit website to apply online https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Required documents

Application/registration form; proof of address; photo ID; proof of household income; verification of assets

Eligibility

Residents of Becker County who are eligible for SSI and are 65 years and older who are blind or have severe vision impairment, or are 18 - 65 years old living with a disability

Service area

Becker County, MN

Agency info

Becker County Human Services

Provides Becker County residents with social services and financial assistance, as well as health-related support, to enhance safety, health, and self-sufficiency through comprehensive, fiscally responsible care for individuals and families.

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