Minnesota chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more
Information on programs and services available to military veterans in Minnesota, including the State Soldier's Assistance Program, which provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability.
Educational benefits are provided in the form of a one-time grant to veterans who have exhausted their federal benefits, and to war orphans of veterans who died as a result of a service connected injury or disease.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Minnesota. Document is in Word format.
Oversees the G.I. Bill's Minnesota Education and Training Programs to provide educational benefits for veterans.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
Advises SSA customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin on how they may contact their local office and how they may obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Programs provide low-income individuals with new telephone service installations and monthly telephone service discounts.
Works to assure, in an equitable and impartial manner, the quick and efficient delivery of statutory benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers.
A unique service option that gives persons more flexibility and responsibility for directing their services and supports, including hiring and managing direct care staff.
The General Assistance (GA) Program serves as Minnesota's primary safety net for single adults and childless couples. The GA program provides monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits.
A free, statewide, information, referral and assistance service to help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and their representatives connect to community services.
Call 1-866-333-2466 during regular business hours and specialists will provide one-to-one assistance to help you learn about your options and connect with supports and services.
Information and resources for people with disabilities in Minnesota on a variety of topics including assistive technology, housing, health care, employment, independent living, etc.
A single entry point to Minnesota state agency benefit programs for people with disabilities.
Helps low income people buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.
