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Legal Forms
Appeal a Decision by a State Agency - Do it Yourself
If you want to "appeal" a decision by a state agency (e.g., if you believe you were wrongly denied benefits), this free and simple program can help you create the form you need.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Apply for Disability Benefits Online (Adult - age 18 and over)
(Separate Website)
If you have a disability that affects your ability to work, find forms and instructions to begin the application process for disability benefits
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Apply for Disability Benefits Online (Child - under 18)
(Separate Website)
If your child has a disability, follow this link to get information and start the application process for disability benefits
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Benefits Checkup
(Separate Website)
Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
By: National Council on Aging
Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis
(Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
Public Assistance Appeals - Form and Instructions
If you were denied public benefits or your benefits were cut off, you can use this form to appeal the decision. After reading the instructions on the second page, you can fill out the form, print it off, and mail it in.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts
(Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool
(Separate Website)
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is a tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers.
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
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