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Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Southwest Health and Human Services

319 North Rebecca Street, Ivanhoe, MN 56142

Eligibility
Residents of Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties must be:
  • Age 18 and 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 picture ID proof of address proof of household income verification of assets identification for each family member
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(800)810-8816
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Intake Adult services - all sites

(888)964-8407
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Intake Child services - all sites

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.
  • Call the local county number: Lincoln County (800)657-3781; Lyon County (800)657-3760; Murray County (800)657-3811; Pipestone County (888)632-4325; Redwood County (888)234-1292; Rock County: (855)877-3762
Service area
Lincoln County, MN Lyon County, MN Murray County, MN Pipestone County, MN Redwood County, MN Rock County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

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
  • Helping pay 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
04/13/2026
Providing organization
Southwest Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services for the 6-county area