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Eligibility:
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Residents of Dakota County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income program or General Assistance program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, the program serves:
- Older adults ages 65 and older
- People younger than age 65 who have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, it may be a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment or chemical dependency.
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Languages:
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French; Hmong; Romanian; Russian; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese; interpreters available
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Application Process:
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- Call for an application; email; mail or drop off an application to the Northern Service Center; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ to apply and submit an application online
- Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033
- Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337
- Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024
- Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124
Once application is received, a worker will call the applicant for a phone interview.
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Program Fees:
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The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for the individual's food, household supplies, rent, utilities and other necessities. Depending on the individual's income, the individual may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support housing rate directly to the housing provider.
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Documents Required:
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Application/registration form
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