MINNESOTA HAPPENIN'S - March 2010
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The Grumpy Old Men Festival – Ice fishing contest, Pet Pageant, bingo, cribbage tournament, stretch raffle, band. Wabasha,
February 26-27
To find more events, use search tools on Exploreminnesota.com (or m.exploreminnesota.com on your mobile device), sign up for
our weekly electronic events newsletter, refer to the calendar of events in the Minnesota Explorer travel newspaper, or call our
Minnesota-based travel counselors at 1-888-TOURISM (1-888-868-7476) for a custom event search.
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Program Description
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) uses energy conservation techniques to reduce the cost of home energy by an
estimated percent. Correcting health and safety hazards and potentially life-threatening conditions is the first consideration in
WAP activities.
Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state medium income are eligible. All homeowners and renters who are income
eligible for EAP are income eligible for WAP. Priority is given to households with at least one elderly or disabled member and to
customers with the highest heating costs. WAP is Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Energy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and your household's annual income
before taxes must not exceed $21,184 if one person lives in the household; $27,702 if two people live in the household; $34,220 if
three people live in the household; $40,738 if four people live in the household; $47,256 if five people live in the household; $53,774
if six people live in the household; $54,996 if seven people live in the household; and $56,219 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $3,960 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact the nearest Energy Assistance Provider:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=null%26pro...
Program Contact Information
For more information on the program please visit:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=-536894376&progr...
To ask about the Weatherization Assistance program, please call the Energy Information Center toll-free at:
1-800-657-3710
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each
day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's children
by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established
nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here under
"School Districts":
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/About_MDE/Directories/index.html
Program Contact Information
For additional information about the programs please visit the Minnesota Food & Nutrition Service web site:
http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/FNS/index.html
If you have further questions on these programs, please contact the Minnesota Food & Nutrition Service office toll-free at:
800-366-8922
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and non-profit childcare institutions that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may
also participate in the SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do
not have access to the school meal programs. The program reimburses institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/FNS/Special_Mil...
Program Contact Information
For more information, please call the Department of Education-Food and Nutrition Service office toll-free at:
800-366-8922
For more information visit:
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Food Support program is a county-administered, Federal program that assists people and families with low
incomes to purchase food and better meet their nutritional needs. The program is not intended to supply all of a person or family's
food needs. Instead, it is a supplement to help them achieve or maintain their independence.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and fall into one of two groups: (1)
those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance
(savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a
person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household
income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six
people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the
household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about Minnesota Food Support, please visit:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-2814-ENG
You can also call the Food-Support information line toll-free at:
800-657-3898
To apply for the Food Support program you must contact your county human services agency:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Energy Assistance program provides assistance to low-income households in meeting their home energy costs,
particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, you must need financial assistance
for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,184 if one person lives in the
household; $27,702 if two people live in the household; $34,220 if three people live in the household; $40,738 if four people live in
the household; $47,256 if five people live in the household; $53,774 if six people live in the household; $54,996 if seven people live
in the household; $56,219 if eight people live in the household; and $57,441 if more than eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $1,222 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Detailed application instructions, and the applications, can be found here under the "Helpful steps to completing your application"
section:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content...
Program Contact Information
For more information, please call:
1-800-657-3710
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP, is the state's welfare reform program for low-income families with children. It
includes both cash and food assistance. The purpose of MFIP is to help families transition to economic stability. MFIP parents are
expected to work, and are supported in working. Most families can get cash assistance for only 60 months.
In July 2004, Minnesota will start a Divisionary Work Program (DWP) a short-term, intensive, work-focused program, to help
families move immediately to work rather than go on welfare.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Minnesota, either pregnant or responsible for a child under
19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-
employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, download and fill out an application:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5223-ENG
You must then file the application with your local county human services agency, which you can find here:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Minnesota Family Investment Program, visit:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&Re...
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
MinnesotaCare is Minnesota's S-CHIP program, but adults may enroll in the program as well as children if they meet the eligibility
criteria. To qualify, you must be a resident of Minnesota, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid) for the past four
months (some exceptions for some children). In addition, you must not have health insurance available to you through an
employer who offers to pay at least half the monthly cost. You must be a US citizen or "qualified" non-citizen. Income limits for
MinnesotaCare are higher than the limits for Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program). Because of different
calculation methods, the income limits listed here may be slightly different than the actual income figures used by Minnesota.
Please contact us for more information on the program.MinnesotaCare provides comprehensive health care coverage. Covered
services include doctor visits, immunizations, hospitalization, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses, dental care and more.
Enrollees pay a monthly premium based on income, household size, and the number of people covered. Some low-income
children and families pay as little as $4 per month.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Minnesota, under 21 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), underinsured, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an
annual household income before taxes of less than $28,608 if one person lives in the household; $38,508 if two people live in the
household; $48,408 if three people live in the household; $58,308 if four people live in the household; $68,208 if five people live in
the household; $78,108 if six people live in the household; $88,008 if seven people live in the household; $97,908 if eight people live
in the household; and $107,808 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $9,900 for each
additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this
state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application, instructions, and assistance with the application, visit:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSI...
Program Contact Information
More information is available on the Internet at:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&Re...
Or call toll-free at:
800-657-3672
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, pregnant, breastfeeding and
postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at
nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or
has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic/index.html, and click under "Am I eligible for WIC?" on the home page to
be guided through the eligibility screening.
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Minnesota WIC, please visit the Minnesota Department of Health (DoH) at:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic/index.html
If you have questions about the WIC program you can also call the Minnesota DoH at:
800-942-4030
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote
school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social
services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the Minnesota Head Start Association at:
http://www.mnheadstart.org/
For more information on the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, please call:
651-582-8200
Managing Agency
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
Minnesota's General Assistance Medical Care program provides health care coverage to adults without dependent children who
have very low income. Covered services include doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, eye exams, and more.
Because of different calculation methods, the income limits listed here may be slightly different than the actual income figures
used by Minnesota. Please contact us for more information on the program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or
permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, and you must have an annual household income below $6,736
for one person in the household or below $9,091 for two persons in the household. You must also be between the ages of 21 and
64 with no dependent children, and you must not be eligible for any other state or federal medical program (including Medicaid).
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
More information is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare/
Applications are available online, or at any Minnesota county human services agency.
Questions may be directed to the local county agency or the state agency at:
651-296-8517
Or, use our toll free number:
800-657-3659
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS
PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE
ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR
VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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The Grumpy Old Men Festival – Ice fishing contest, Pet Pageant, bingo, cribbage tournament, stretch raffle, band. Wabasha,
February 26-27
To find more events, use search tools on Exploreminnesota.com (or m.exploreminnesota.com on your mobile device), sign up for
our weekly electronic events newsletter, refer to the calendar of events in the Minnesota Explorer travel newspaper, or call our
Minnesota-based travel counselors at 1-888-TOURISM (1-888-868-7476) for a custom event search.
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Program Description
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) uses energy conservation techniques to reduce the cost of home energy by an
estimated percent. Correcting health and safety hazards and potentially life-threatening conditions is the first consideration in
WAP activities.
Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state medium income are eligible. All homeowners and renters who are income
eligible for EAP are income eligible for WAP. Priority is given to households with at least one elderly or disabled member and to
customers with the highest heating costs. WAP is Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Energy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and your household's annual income
before taxes must not exceed $21,184 if one person lives in the household; $27,702 if two people live in the household; $34,220 if
three people live in the household; $40,738 if four people live in the household; $47,256 if five people live in the household; $53,774
if six people live in the household; $54,996 if seven people live in the household; and $56,219 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $3,960 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact the nearest Energy Assistance Provider:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=null%26pro...
Program Contact Information
For more information on the program please visit:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=-536894376&progr...
To ask about the Weatherization Assistance program, please call the Energy Information Center toll-free at:
1-800-657-3710
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each
day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation's children
by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established
nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the
household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here under
"School Districts":
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/About_MDE/Directories/index.html
Program Contact Information
For additional information about the programs please visit the Minnesota Food & Nutrition Service web site:
http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/FNS/index.html
If you have further questions on these programs, please contact the Minnesota Food & Nutrition Service office toll-free at:
800-366-8922
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and non-profit childcare institutions that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may
also participate in the SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do
not have access to the school meal programs. The program reimburses institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk
to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, your
household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live
in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people
live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/FNS/Special_Mil...
Program Contact Information
For more information, please call the Department of Education-Food and Nutrition Service office toll-free at:
800-366-8922
For more information visit:
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Food Support program is a county-administered, Federal program that assists people and families with low
incomes to purchase food and better meet their nutritional needs. The program is not intended to supply all of a person or family's
food needs. Instead, it is a supplement to help them achieve or maintain their independence.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and fall into one of two groups: (1)
those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance
(savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a
person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household
income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six
people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the
household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about Minnesota Food Support, please visit:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-2814-ENG
You can also call the Food-Support information line toll-free at:
800-657-3898
To apply for the Food Support program you must contact your county human services agency:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Energy Assistance program provides assistance to low-income households in meeting their home energy costs,
particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, you must need financial assistance
for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,184 if one person lives in the
household; $27,702 if two people live in the household; $34,220 if three people live in the household; $40,738 if four people live in
the household; $47,256 if five people live in the household; $53,774 if six people live in the household; $54,996 if seven people live
in the household; $56,219 if eight people live in the household; and $57,441 if more than eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $1,222 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Detailed application instructions, and the applications, can be found here under the "Helpful steps to completing your application"
section:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content...
Program Contact Information
For more information, please call:
1-800-657-3710
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP, is the state's welfare reform program for low-income families with children. It
includes both cash and food assistance. The purpose of MFIP is to help families transition to economic stability. MFIP parents are
expected to work, and are supported in working. Most families can get cash assistance for only 60 months.
In July 2004, Minnesota will start a Divisionary Work Program (DWP) a short-term, intensive, work-focused program, to help
families move immediately to work rather than go on welfare.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Minnesota, either pregnant or responsible for a child under
19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-
employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, download and fill out an application:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5223-ENG
You must then file the application with your local county human services agency, which you can find here:
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG
Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Minnesota Family Investment Program, visit:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&Re...
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
MinnesotaCare is Minnesota's S-CHIP program, but adults may enroll in the program as well as children if they meet the eligibility
criteria. To qualify, you must be a resident of Minnesota, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid) for the past four
months (some exceptions for some children). In addition, you must not have health insurance available to you through an
employer who offers to pay at least half the monthly cost. You must be a US citizen or "qualified" non-citizen. Income limits for
MinnesotaCare are higher than the limits for Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program). Because of different
calculation methods, the income limits listed here may be slightly different than the actual income figures used by Minnesota.
Please contact us for more information on the program.MinnesotaCare provides comprehensive health care coverage. Covered
services include doctor visits, immunizations, hospitalization, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses, dental care and more.
Enrollees pay a monthly premium based on income, household size, and the number of people covered. Some low-income
children and families pay as little as $4 per month.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Minnesota, under 21 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), underinsured, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an
annual household income before taxes of less than $28,608 if one person lives in the household; $38,508 if two people live in the
household; $48,408 if three people live in the household; $58,308 if four people live in the household; $68,208 if five people live in
the household; $78,108 if six people live in the household; $88,008 if seven people live in the household; $97,908 if eight people live
in the household; and $107,808 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $9,900 for each
additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this
state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application, instructions, and assistance with the application, visit:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSI...
Program Contact Information
More information is available on the Internet at:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&Re...
Or call toll-free at:
800-657-3672
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, pregnant, breastfeeding and
postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at
nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or
has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic/index.html, and click under "Am I eligible for WIC?" on the home page to
be guided through the eligibility screening.
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Minnesota WIC, please visit the Minnesota Department of Health (DoH) at:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/wic/index.html
If you have questions about the WIC program you can also call the Minnesota DoH at:
800-942-4030
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote
school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social
services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the Minnesota Head Start Association at:
http://www.mnheadstart.org/
For more information on the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, please call:
651-582-8200
Managing Agency
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
http://www.state.mn.us
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Program Description
Minnesota's General Assistance Medical Care program provides health care coverage to adults without dependent children who
have very low income. Covered services include doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, eye exams, and more.
Because of different calculation methods, the income limits listed here may be slightly different than the actual income figures
used by Minnesota. Please contact us for more information on the program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Minnesota, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or
permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, and you must have an annual household income below $6,736
for one person in the household or below $9,091 for two persons in the household. You must also be between the ages of 21 and
64 with no dependent children, and you must not be eligible for any other state or federal medical program (including Medicaid).
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
More information is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare/
Applications are available online, or at any Minnesota county human services agency.
Questions may be directed to the local county agency or the state agency at:
651-296-8517
Or, use our toll free number:
800-657-3659
Managing Agency
Minnesota
http://www.state.mn.us
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