Online public benefits screening tool that screens for 15 major public benefits for older Americans and families with children, and 250 private prescription assistance programs for people with limited incomes. Identifies benefits available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for them locally.

- Assist people with County Assistance Programs, MN Care Program, Medicare info, Social Security info, MNSure info

Public Health nurses provide services listed below. Health Services - Telehealth screening and assessment for COVID-19 symptoms - Blood pressure and blood glucose (diabetes) screening - Cholesterol screening - Over-the-counter prescription assistance - Pre-diabetes testing - Pregnancy test verification for medical assistance - Medical follow-up for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-surgical procedures, Emergency Room visits, etc. - Health promotion education on multiple topics such as nutrition; healthy pregnancy; infant and child growth and development; smoking cessation; weight management; chronic disease management, etc. Community Resource Connections - Financial screening for program eligibility for prescription drug assistance; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); Head Start; Medical Assistance; Energy Assistance and food shelf - Medication disposal

DB101 assists individuals with disabilities, ages 13 to 65, in understanding how income may impact benefits, enabling informed decision-making and reducing fears about work integration. The service includes: - Web-Based Tools: Offers online estimators to help individuals plan and set work goals, providing personalized success tips. - Expert Assistance: Through the Chat with a Hub feature, individuals can connect with experts for personalized guidance, answers to questions, and connections to community resources. This includes support for those with communication impairments, developmental disabilities, hearing loss, mental illness, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments. - Informational Resources: Provides comprehensive information about benefits programs and work-related rules, accessible through a user-friendly website.

Information provided on services available from Northwest Community Action and other agencies

Provides application assistance for any adult enrolling in any public assistance program in Minnesota. Assists individuals with identifying and applying for support with food, utilities, healthcare, and more. Additional services include: - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (EAP) - Rent assistance - Prescription savings programs - Medicaid/Medical assistance - Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) - Medicare Savings Program - Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps - MNSure

Benefits Outreach Specialists provide assistance in enrolling in Health Insurance through MNsure and SNAP (food support). They provide information, benefit screening, application assistance, and follow-up.

Toll-free helpline that provides: - Answers to questions about the SNAP program including what documentation to provide at the application interview - Referral to emergency food resources including food shelves, hot-meals, and more - Screening for eligibility for the SNAP (Food Stamps/Support) program using the Bridge to Benefits tool

Provides application assistance for any adult enrolling in any public assistance program in Minnesota. Assists individuals with identifying and applying for support with food, utilities, healthcare, and more. Additional services include: - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (EAP) - Rent assistance - Prescription savings programs - Medicaid/Medical assistance - Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) - Medicare Savings Program - Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps - MNSure

- An online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify community resources such as human, health, or social services; information and referral; financial help; and other forms of aid and assistance within Minnesota - Long-term Care Choices Navigator: A decision-support tool available to consumers or professionals that lets people create an individualized plan of care to support older adults to live well and age well

Staff will: - Determine if people are eligible for health care and financial assistance programs. - Help people with past medical bills by working with community care programs, collection agencies, and medical providers to discuss reasonable payment plans. - Provide referrals to other agencies for concerns related to financial assistance, housing, food, employment, and disability issues as needed - Meet with individuals and families to apply for programs.

Assistance to households in need of help navigating the resources available in the community to provide short-term economic supports. Including: - Medicare (Medicare counselors) - MNSure (MNSure navigators) - SNAP - Social Security and Disability Benefits

Provide assistance in finding housing (including emergency shelter, transitional or permanent housing) - Assist in accessing basic needs items (food, clothing, footwear) - Assist in connecting to VA services (including medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment) - Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail - Provide case management to help access additional services that may be beneficial

Staff will: - Determine if people are eligible for health care and financial assistance programs. - Help people with past medical bills by working with community care programs, collection agencies, and medical providers to discuss reasonable payment plans. - Provide referrals to other agencies for concerns related to financial assistance, housing, food, employment, and disability issues as needed - Meet with individuals and families to apply for programs.

Front Door consolidates intake for most programs and connects clients to the level of service that best meets their needs. Front Door Screener's connect clients to: - Community resources or other providers - Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessments for families based on eligibility criteria. Families can visit the website to fill out a Families Coordinated Entry referral form. - Education or consultation of county programs - Intake assessments of county-operated programs. For clients identified as needing county intervention, a Front Door Service Planner will conduct a thorough evaluation of needs and provide short-term case management as well as assess client eligibility for possible ongoing services from the county or a contracted provider.

A project by Children's Defense Fund - Minnesota which works to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. By answering a few simple questions, families will be able to see if they're eligible for tax credits and public work support programs that help pay for health care, food, child care, and energy costs. The tool is designed to be quick, easy, and confidential. It will not ask for any information that identifies the individual. If the tool identifies a family as potentially eligible for a program, they will receive information about how to apply and who can assist with the application.

- Pre-screen food support applicants - Offer application assistance either in person or over the phone - Provide information on other local food resources - ?Food Support or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as Food Stamps is a County-based program that provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families. It serves to help supplement monthly grocery budgets, ensuring access to healthy foods. - Tri-CAP offers screening to those who are interested in the program but aren't sure if they qualify or not. For those who may qualify, application assistance is offered either in person or over the phone. The completed application is then submitted to the county in which the client resides.

A secure website that allows users to apply for state and county services, such as: Cash Programs: Help individuals and families meet their basic needs until they can support themselves. Individuals will get an EBT card that they can use like a debit card. The most common cash programs: - Diversionary Work Program (DWP) ?- General Assistance (GA) ?- MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) ?- MN Supplemental Aid (MSA) ?- Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) - Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Child Care Assistance: Help families pay for day child care so that parents can pursue employment or education. It is for children age 12 and younger. Emergency Assistance: Help with shelter payments, such as past-due rent, to stop evictions or foreclosure. It can also be used for utilities when there is a threat of disconnection. Food assistance (SNAP): Assist with food. Individuals receive an EBT card that can be used like a debit card to buy groceries at select stores and farmers' markets. Housing Support (GRH): Housing Support program used to be called Group Residential Housing (GRH). Helps seniors and adults age 65 or older and/or adults with disabilities who have low-income pay for housing costs and things people need to stay housed in certain group settings or in the community. It helps prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.

Public Health nurses provide services listed below. Health Services - Telehealth screening and assessment for COVID-19 symptoms - Blood pressure and blood glucose (diabetes) screening - Cholesterol screening - Over-the-counter prescription assistance - Pre-diabetes testing - Pregnancy test verification for medical assistance - Medical follow-up for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-surgical procedures, Emergency Room visits, etc. - Health promotion education on multiple topics such as nutrition; healthy pregnancy; infant and child growth and development; smoking cessation; weight management; chronic disease management, etc. Community Resource Connections - Financial screening for program eligibility for prescription drug assistance; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); Head Start; Medical Assistance; Energy Assistance and food shelf - Medication disposal

- Administers the Oneida Continuing Education scholarship program - Advocacy, information and referral, crisis/emergency services, care management for adults/families regarding issues including immigration, refugee, and new citizens issues - Bridge to Benefits assistance - Education and training program assistance and referrals - Employment, education, and training assistance and referrals - Fare for All Express discounted grocery food program (monthly by walk in) during designated hours - Free income and property tax assistance (offered once or twice a week, three months each year) - Free monthly family movie nights and book fairs held three times annually - Health issues and medical insurance coverage assistance and referrals - On-site Alcoholics Anonymous-support groups (two options weekly) Other programming for families and individuals offered through collaborative partners: - Referrals and information for Bridging, clothing, emergency shelter, and food shelves

The website has detailed information on more than 1,000 federal and state government benefit programs. Each program has an online screening tool for eligibility. The Benefit Finder tool is available on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply. Programs include, but are not limited to: - Child care/support ?- Housing and energy assistance - Food/nutrition ?- Health care - Loans/loan repayment - Living assistance ?- Social Security/pensions? - Scholarships and fellowships - Veteran and active duty benefits

Increases awareness and access to Food Support benefits (food stamps) for residents in Ramsey and Washington counties by providing free eligibility screenings and application assistance.