MNbenefits is the food-and-cash application route. Medical Assistance has a separate health application selector, with county and Tribal agencies helping people choose the correct form.
This center covers application routes for SNAP and Medicaid and links to practical guides for other needs. Each program makes its own eligibility decision. A listed office or website does not guarantee admission, funding or services in your language.
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families; county and Tribal Nation human services
Official application directions reviewed. We did not submit an application or confirm an individual office appointment.
Minnesota Department of Human Services; county and Tribal agencies
Official application directions reviewed. We did not submit an application or confirm an individual office appointment.
The correct office can depend on your county, city, program or type of coverage. Use the official locator and check the instructions on your notice.
Source checked: 2026-09-14
These guides explain the next action. Confirm local availability and conditions with the service.
Choose the problem you need to solve. Find what to prepare, who to contact and another route if the first option does not work.