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A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include:
- Chemical dependency care
- Eyecare
- Hospital care
- Mental health treatment
- Nursing home care
- Physician care
- Prescriptions
- Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services is available
- Routine dental care
NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for MA or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs, EMA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive MA. MA is different from Medicare. 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 Person with Disabilities (MA-EPD).
A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include:
- Chemical dependency care
- Eyecare
- Hospital care
- Mental health treatment
- Nursing home care
- Physician care
- Prescriptions
- Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services is available
- Routine dental care
NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for MA or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs, EMA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive MA. MA is different from Medicare. 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 Person with Disabilities (MA-EPD).
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Native American Community
Medicaid Applications
A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include:
- Chemical dependency care
- Eyecare
- Hospital care
- Mental health treatment
- Nursing home care
- Physician care
- Prescriptions
- Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services is available
- Routine dental care
NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for MA or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs, EMA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive MA. MA is different from Medicare. 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 Person with Disabilities (MA-EPD).
A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include:
- Chemical dependency care
- Eyecare
- Hospital care
- Mental health treatment
- Nursing home care
- Physician care
- Prescriptions
- Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services is available
- Routine dental care
NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for MA or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs, EMA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive MA. MA is different from Medicare. 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 Person with Disabilities (MA-EPD).
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Native American Community
Medicaid Applications
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered:
- Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost
- Bingo nights
- Elder exercise
- GED classes
- Immersion language table
- Ojibwe language table
NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered:
- Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost
- Bingo nights
- Elder exercise
- GED classes
- Immersion language table
- Ojibwe language table
NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
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Native American Community
Swimming Facilities
Youth
Gymnasiums
Exercise Classes/Groups
Low Cost Meals
Language Instruction
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Older Adults
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Provides prescription dispensing services such as:
- Medication consultations
- Medication therapy management
- Over the counter medications
- Prescription medications
Provides prescription dispensing services such as:
- Medication consultations
- Medication therapy management
- Over the counter medications
- Prescription medications
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Medication Information/Management
Retail Pharmacies
Native American Community
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:
- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent
- A women expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy
- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance
NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition:
- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent
- A women expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy
- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance
NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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TANF Applications
Native American Community
Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.
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.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.
Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.
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.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.
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Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Native American Community
- We provide experiences that foster positive social emotional development and school readiness - We promote safe and healthy lifestyles through family partnerships, nutrition, health and transportation services - We provide opportunities to educate parent/guardians to become prime educators and advocates for their children - We hold Anishinaabeg Language and Traditons to the highest degree with respect and value for other cultures Our reservation is set in a rural area, the range that the bus runs is from across the street to 140 miles round trip. Our program has a staff of approximately 65 to provide comprehensive services for 238 children Ball Club Head Start 30975 Arctice Road Deer River, MN 56636 (218)246-8374 (218)246-9385 Fax Bena Head Start 15085 Old Housing Drive NE Bena, MN 56626 (218)665-5312 (218)665-5309 Fax Cass Lake Head Start 16120 60th Avenue NW Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218)335-8345 (218)335-8255 Fax Onigum Head Start 8831 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 (218)547-1420 (218)547-0467 Fax
- We provide experiences that foster positive social emotional development and school readiness - We promote safe and healthy lifestyles through family partnerships, nutrition, health and transportation services - We provide opportunities to educate parent/guardians to become prime educators and advocates for their children - We hold Anishinaabeg Language and Traditons to the highest degree with respect and value for other cultures Our reservation is set in a rural area, the range that the bus runs is from across the street to 140 miles round trip. Our program has a staff of approximately 65 to provide comprehensive services for 238 children Ball Club Head Start 30975 Arctice Road Deer River, MN 56636 (218)246-8374 (218)246-9385 Fax Bena Head Start 15085 Old Housing Drive NE Bena, MN 56626 (218)665-5312 (218)665-5309 Fax Cass Lake Head Start 16120 60th Avenue NW Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218)335-8345 (218)335-8255 Fax Onigum Head Start 8831 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 (218)547-1420 (218)547-0467 Fax
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Native American Community
Head Start
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered:
- Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost
- Bingo nights
- Elder exercise
- GED classes
- Immersion language table
- Ojibwe language table
NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered:
- Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost
- Bingo nights
- Elder exercise
- GED classes
- Immersion language table
- Ojibwe language table
NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
Categories
Native American Community
Swimming Facilities
Youth
Gymnasiums
Exercise Classes/Groups
Low Cost Meals
Language Instruction
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Older Adults
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government
Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government
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Administrative Entities
Native American Community
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.
The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.
The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Native American Community
Provides a curriculum for Native American teens ages 12 - 18 about sexual health including STD, HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention that includes cultural education.
Provides a curriculum for Native American teens ages 12 - 18 about sexual health including STD, HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention that includes cultural education.
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Native American Community
Adolescents
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Reproductive Issues
AIDS
HIV Infections
Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include:
- Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services
- Child passenger safety seat program
- Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs.
- Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate
- S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle
- SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition
- Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources
Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include:
- Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services
- Child passenger safety seat program
- Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs.
- Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate
- S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle
- SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition
- Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources
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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
AIDS/HIV
Cervical Cancer
Emergency Medical Transportation
General Health Education Programs
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Breast Cancer
Diabetes Screening
Workshops/Symposiums
Hepatitis Testing
Nutrition Education
Native American Community
Child Passenger Safety Seats
HIV Testing
Urban outreach office for Red Lake Band Members
Hosts community events and gatherings
- Classes relating to
Ojibwe language and culture
Making regalia outfits
Traditional drum and singing
Employment assistance
Enrollment assistance
Housing, food, health, and education service referrals
Making copies, sending faxes, internet access
- Day bus pass
Medical appointments
Job search
- Emergency gas cards
Emergency medical appointments
Funeral transportation
Urban outreach office for Red Lake Band Members
Hosts community events and gatherings
- Classes relating to
Ojibwe language and culture
Making regalia outfits
Traditional drum and singing
Employment assistance
Enrollment assistance
Housing, food, health, and education service referrals
Making copies, sending faxes, internet access
- Day bus pass
Medical appointments
Job search
- Emergency gas cards
Emergency medical appointments
Funeral transportation
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Outreach Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Language Instruction
Gas Money
Cultural Heritage Programs
Native American Community
Housing Search Assistance
Bus Fare
Designed to further an individual's employment, retain their employment or help them find employment.
Designed to further an individual's employment, retain their employment or help them find employment.
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WIOA Programs
Native American Community
Provides a culturally-specific after-hours drop in center serving the American Indian street population who are chronically inebriated and chronically homeless, including:
- Showers
- Telephones
- Case Management
- Referrals to community resources
Provides a culturally-specific after-hours drop in center serving the American Indian street population who are chronically inebriated and chronically homeless, including:
- Showers
- Telephones
- Case Management
- Referrals to community resources
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Native American Community
Case/Care Management
Homeless Drop In Centers
Alcohol Use Disorder
Telephone Facilities
Homeless Men
Homeless Women
Public Showers/Baths
A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.
A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.
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Welfare to Work Programs
Native American Community
The Housing Support Program provides residential housing for men who suffer from substance use disorders (20 beds available). Primarily American Indian men, but will serve all underserved populations. Provides case management services to help clients set goals and receive assistance toward reaching their goals focusing primarily on permanent housing, education, and employment.
The Housing Support Program provides residential housing for men who suffer from substance use disorders (20 beds available). Primarily American Indian men, but will serve all underserved populations. Provides case management services to help clients set goals and receive assistance toward reaching their goals focusing primarily on permanent housing, education, and employment.
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Dual Diagnosis
Native American Community
Men
Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that assists pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Many working and low-income families are eligible for WIC benefits. The WIC Program provides:
- Nutrition assessment and feeding tips
- Breastfeeding advice and support
- Referrals to health and social services
- Vouchers for healthy foods (for example, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and eggs) on a monthly or in some cases, every three months
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that assists pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Many working and low-income families are eligible for WIC benefits. The WIC Program provides:
- Nutrition assessment and feeding tips
- Breastfeeding advice and support
- Referrals to health and social services
- Vouchers for healthy foods (for example, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and eggs) on a monthly or in some cases, every three months
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WIC Applications/Certification
Native American Community
Licensed clinical mental health professionals provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed individual therapy, group therapy, and/or referrals to outside sources for counseling, and other self-identified needs for adults, adolescents, and children.
Licensed clinical mental health professionals provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed individual therapy, group therapy, and/or referrals to outside sources for counseling, and other self-identified needs for adults, adolescents, and children.
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Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Native American Community
- Provides forums for urban Indian communities to identify issues of concern and develop strategies to address the concerns. - Administers Cultural Resource Protection Agency and conducts various research projects on behalf of Minnesota's Indian communities
- Provides forums for urban Indian communities to identify issues of concern and develop strategies to address the concerns. - Administers Cultural Resource Protection Agency and conducts various research projects on behalf of Minnesota's Indian communities
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Cultural Heritage Groups
Native American Community
Provides services and support groups for victims of domestic violence and anger management in the Native American community.
- Anger management groups (men and women)
- Assist with obtaining an order for protection
- Counseling for victims of crime
- Domestic Abuse support group
- Support in court proceedings
Provides services and support groups for victims of domestic violence and anger management in the Native American community.
- Anger management groups (men and women)
- Assist with obtaining an order for protection
- Counseling for victims of crime
- Domestic Abuse support group
- Support in court proceedings
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Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Anger Management
Female Spouse/Intimate Partner Abusers
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Abused Men
Native American Community
Male Spouse/Intimate Partner Abusers
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Abused Women
Crime Victims
Management office for the housing complex which includes low income subsidized apartments, townhouses and communal facilities
Little Earth Residents Association: Works to provide a culturally strong and health community through 24 hour programming for residents that includes pre-school education, crime prevention, housing advocates and teen mentorship projects
Management office for the housing complex which includes low income subsidized apartments, townhouses and communal facilities
Little Earth Residents Association: Works to provide a culturally strong and health community through 24 hour programming for residents that includes pre-school education, crime prevention, housing advocates and teen mentorship projects
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Native American Community
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.
The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.
The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.
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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Native American Community
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Provides voluntary case management, child protection, adult protection, Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) advocacy, and children's mental health.
Enforces Native American child-welfare with the ability to act independently under the provisions outlined in the Indian Child Welfare Act. Services include: foster care placement, pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement, and Pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement.
Provides voluntary case management, child protection, adult protection, Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) advocacy, and children's mental health.
Enforces Native American child-welfare with the ability to act independently under the provisions outlined in the Indian Child Welfare Act. Services include: foster care placement, pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement, and Pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement.
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Native American/Tribal Law
Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
Preadoptive Foster Care
Native American Community
Adoption Evaluation/Placement
Children's Rights Groups
Case/Care Management
Foster Home Placement
- Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) is a state funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to individuals who are living with a disability, have vision loss, or are an older adult that receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
- MSA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the Medical Assistance (MA) program and for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Some recipients who do not receive SSI because their other income is high may still be eligible for MSA if they meet MSA eligibility criteria and their income is below the MSA standard
- Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) is a state funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to individuals who are living with a disability, have vision loss, or are an older adult that receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
- MSA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the Medical Assistance (MA) program and for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Some recipients who do not receive SSI because their other income is high may still be eligible for MSA if they meet MSA eligibility criteria and their income is below the MSA standard
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Native American Community
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs