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Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide. MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received. NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

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Provides a non-emergency medical transportation service for individuals with health insurance coverage and private pay. The van is wheelchair accessible providing safe transportation to medical appointments.

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Provides community outreach, education, mentoring, and support for pregnant teens and mothers with small children in the Native American community.

• Live It!: Teen pregnancy prevention and sexuality education curriculum for youth ages 11-18

• Nandagenim program: Support for mothers and children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

• Ninde My Heart: Doula services

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Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.? The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.?

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Senior Companions become friends with other seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated

• To be a Senior Companion:

• Be 55 years or older and in good health

• Be willing to commit at least 10 hours each week to establish solid and reliable relationships with those you serve

• Good driving record and reliable vehicle Location site:
• Aitkin County Health & Human Services

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Outreach Center staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable about mental health services and resources available in Cloquet, Duluth, and Two Harbors. ? Supportive and recreational services:

• BINGO
• Bipolar support group
• Crafts
• Employment and volunteer opportunities
• Friends and Family Bipolar support group
• Information/education
• Meals twice a week
• Recreational and social events

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Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

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NOTE: Currently out of funding until funding resumes again January 1, 2026. Do not refer. An emergency housing assistance program for families with children enrolled in a pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade who are experiencing the following:

• Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
• Living in overcrowded conditions in their current housing
• Paying more than 50 percent of their income for rent/mortgage

?The program provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, homeowner's association dues, or utilities when available to keep families from losing housing and help those experiencing homelessness find housing.

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Clinics providing:

• Audiology

?- Dental ?- Diabetes program ?- Family practice ?- Internal medicine ?- Laboratory services ?- Obstetrics ?- Optometry ?- Pediatrics ?- Pharmacy services ?- Podiatry ?- Traditional healing

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Provides a thrift store for the community. The thrift store sells:

• Clothing, fashion accessories, casual home furnishings, and unique furniture pieces

• Donations are accepted at the store. Visit website for a complete list of acceptable items and donation guidelines.

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Provides library services to the community including:

• Access to books, audiobooks, large print materials, magazines, musical CD's, and local newspapers

• Adult and children/teen programs

• Book clubs

• Community events

• E-audiobooks and eBooks

• Interlibrary loan

• Internet access

• Photocopier

• Reference and information services

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Child care

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Child care before and after school

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A non-medical home health care agency offering services such as:

• 24-hour emergency assistance

• Adult companion services

• Day training and habilitation

• Employment support services including employment development, exploration, and support

• Homemaking services

• Independent living skills training

• Individualized community living support and individualized home supports

• Personal support and night supervision

• Respite care, in home, or out-of-home

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Professional and Community Education (PCE) presentations, trainings, workshops, classes, support groups, individual meetings, and consultations.

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The assessment helps determine public programs that might pay for an individual's long-term services and supports or help them learn about other options if they don't qualify for publicly funded programs. It is required to determine eligibility for: Community First Services and Supports - CFSS (formerly known as Personal Care Assistance - PCA) Home and Community-Based Services Waivers based on age:

• Individuals Over 65 Years Old: Alternative Care (AC); Elderly Waiver (EW)

• Individuals Under 65 Years Old: Brain Injury Waiver (BI); Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI); Community Alternative Care Waiver (CAC)

Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services (also known as Rule 185 Case Management) Family, friends, or others can attend the assessment. The assessment is in person at the individual's home or at a place of their choice, and it lasts about two hours.

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Offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to eligible individuals who need help filing their taxes. Tax appointments are offered in-person and virtually throughout southwest Minnesota. Taxes are provided for state, federal, and property tax/renter's credit returns. NOTE: Some complex tax returns are not able to be completed by the VITA program.

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Connects volunteers with older adults in need of assistance and companionship, offering a national online database of volunteers. Provides relief to caregivers who have become overwhelmed with providing the care. Primarily focuses on providing non-medical assistance to older adults, such as:

• Cleaning

• Cooking

• Entertaining

• Gardening

• Giving rides

• Handiwork

• Reading

• Shopping

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Offers transitional housing for adults who have a barrier in maintaining housing and employment, with an opportunity to establish employment and stability in an independent living setting within the community or surrounding areas. Participants in the program will develop a month-by-month plan to meet goals, such as establishing local health providers, reinstating driver's licenses, and improving their social and self-care skills. Housing is made up of 9 private rooms each containing a bed, sink, microwave, small fridge, TV, and bathroom/shower.

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Provides primary care services, including:

• Addiction treatment

• Breast Care

• Cardiology

• Diabetes education

• Family medicine

• Genetic counseling

• Geriatrics

• Hospice

• Internal medicine

• Laboratory

• Mammograms

• Neurology

• Orthopedics

• Pediatrics

• Radiology

• Sleep medicine

• Sports medicine

• Urology?

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Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult enrichment classes, arts and craft classes, computer classes, cooking classes, defensive driving courses, field trips, gardening lessons, health and fitness, Life, Learning, and Culture courses, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, youth enrichment activities, and more.

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• Assistance in filing claims for restitution from the defendant

• Assistance in filing claims with Crime Victim Reparations Board

• Crisis counseling in person intervention after crime has occurred

• Follow-up contact for empathetic listening up to 90 days after crime

• Information and referrals to address specific concerns as well as to agencies for counseling, group support programs, and emergency financial assistance

• Information on progress made at important phases of the court process from the time a person is charged until the final outcome is known

• Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system

Grants funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:

• Cleanup of a crime scene
• Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices
• Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred due to the change in venue
• Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle
• Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged, or stolen as a result of a crime
• Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, sch as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system. Victims of crime may receive funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, replacing clothing, or bedding taken as evidence.

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• Provides local transportation and/or Dial-A-Ride services for all residents of Cannon Falls/Randolph, Faribault, Northfield, Kenyon/Wanamingo, Lake City/Frontenac, Lonsdale, Pine Island, Plainview/Elgin, Red Wing, Wabasha/Kellogg, and Zumbrota/Mazeppa.

• In some cities, Hiawathaland Transit has established routes that serve the majority of the city limits. Riders may get on the route(s) at their own discretion; pre-scheduled route deviations are also available.

• In other communities, Dial-A-Ride bus is available.

• In cities where both route and Dial-A-Ride exist, some eligibility restrictions do apply to the Dial-A-Ride service.

Each bus is handicap accessible. Assistants accompanying a person with disabilities ride free. Drivers do not assist individuals into homes, apartment buildings, or businesses. Tokens are encouraged. Drivers do not make change. Passengers are required to pay their fare before their ride and will be charged for any no-call no-shows. Drivers do not assist passengers with packages and number of packages may be limited to what a passenger can independently carry and can be properly and safely secured. Twenty-four hour advance notice is encouraged for any ride needing the use of the lift.

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• Maple Lake Elementary School

(320)963-3024

• Maple Lake High School

(320)963-3171

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Assisted living units providing:

• Basic daily living services

• Housing

• Nutrition

• Nursing assistance

• Occupational therapy and activities

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