Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division
202 West Third Street, Winona, MN 55987
Eligibility
Residents of Winona County must be: - Age 18 or 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?
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)457-6500
Voice
Interpretation services
Language interpreters are available with advance notice.
Application process
Apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov; call for more information
Service area
Winona 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 GrantMSA 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 servicesAdults 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
05/12/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division
Provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.