Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Pine County Public Health and Human Services
1610 Highway 23 North, Sandstone, MN 55072
Eligibility
Residents of Pine County must be:
- Age 18 or older
- Receiving SSI, or eligible to receive it, except that their income is too high
- Are age 65 or older
- Are blind
- Have a disability under SSI criteria
- $2,000 for an SSI recipient
- $10,000 for a non-SSI recipient
Required documents
Application/registration form
proof of household income
state ID
proof of citizenship/passport
verification of assets
picture ID
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/?
- Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.?
- Call
Service area
Pine 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
- Guardian or conservator service fees
- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance
- Medically prescribed special diets
- Representative payee services
Last Assured
10/14/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Pine County Public Health and Human Services
County human services office