Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
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 Hennepin County. Persons may be eligible for the Medicare Savings Programs.
Last assured
08/08/2024
Physical Address
9600 Aldrich Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
Hours
- Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Drop Box Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week; outside building by entrance
Voice
Voice
Fax
(612)288-2981
Application process
Online Application: - To apply, visit MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ Print Application: - To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application - Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440 - Call for an application - Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location
Required documents
Application/registration form; birth certificate for families with children; photo ID; proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.); shelter verification; verification of the last 30 days of income and assets; including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
Eligibility
Minnesota residents who are recipients of SSI, or are eligible for SSI except for excess income and whose net income is less than the MSA standards and who are: - Age 65 or older - Over age 18 and certified blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Agency info
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits