Government Benefits in Minnesota

66 assistance programs available to Minnesota residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.

66

Total programs

53

Federal

13

State-administered

12

Categories

Medicaid in Minnesota: Expanded

Minnesota expanded Medicaid in 2014 (called Medical Assistance). Minnesota also operates MinnesotaCare, a Basic Health Program for residents with income between 138-200% FPL who do not have access to employer coverage.

Benefits in Minnesota

Minnesota is one of two states operating a Basic Health Program (MinnesotaCare), which provides low-cost coverage for residents above Medicaid limits. Minnesota administers SNAP, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, TANF (called Minnesota Family Investment Program or MFIP), and childcare assistance through the DHS and county agencies. Minnesota has a Working Family Credit — a state version of the EITC — that provides additional income support for working families.

Main agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

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