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Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA - Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

201 South 3rd Avenue West, Virginia, MN 55792

Eligibility

Residents of Saint Louis County must be: - Age 18 or older - Receiving SSI, or eligible to receive it, except that their income is too highIf income is too high for SSI, adults may qualify for MSA if they meet one of these criteria: - Are age 65 or older -Are blind -Have a disability under SSI criteria - Adults must also meet the asset limit of: - $2,000 for an SSI recipient - $10,000 for a non-SSI recipient

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address photo ID proof of household income verification of assets

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)471-7137
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Intake Virginia

(218)262-6000
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Intake Hibbing

(218)726-2101
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Intake Duluth

(218)365-8220
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Intake Ely

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

  • Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/?? - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.??

Service area

Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.Special Needs GrantMSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:- Certain home repairs- Certain household furniture and appliances- Guardian or conservator service fees- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance- Medically prescribed special diets- Representative payee servicesAdults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.

Last Assured

09/30/2025

Providing organization

Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services
Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Saint Louis County