Is my life insurance policy considered an "asset"?
I am wondering how my life insurance policy will be treated if I go into a nursing home. I understand that some life insurance policies are considered assets for Medical Assistance, and some are not. What is the difference?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Transferring Property & How It Can Affect Public Benefits
Originally produced for the Hmong community, this English-dubbed video discusses how giving away property can affect public benefits.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Separate Website
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BridgeToBenefits.org
(Separate Website)
Use this tool to find out what Minnesota welfare programs you may be eligible for, download applications, and more information about programs, what you need and where to go to apply.
By: Children's Defense Fund Minnesota
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Spanish / Español
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
(Separate Website)
This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
By: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food Stamp Eligibility for Immigrants
(Separate Website)
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
How to Apply for Cash Assistance, Food Support, and Health Care
Information on how to fill out the Combined Application Form and where to apply.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Spanish / Español
How Work Affects Your Benefits
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
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How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
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Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance
(Separate Website)
All victims of disaster - including undocumented immigrants - should be able to get services provided by community, nonprofit, or other
"nongovernmental" organizations.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Law requires proof of citizenship for health care coverage applicants and renewals
As of July 1, 2006, a new law requires some people who are already enrolled in or who are applying for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Minnesota Family Planning health care coverage to provide documentation of their citizenship. Detailed information is in a brochure.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Medicare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Premiums
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Spanish / Español
Minnesota Food Helpline
(Separate Website)
By: Hunger Solutions Minnesota
Non-Citizens: Eligibility for Minnesota's Healthcare Programs
(Separate Website)
Transferring Property & How It Can Affect Public Benefits
Originally produced for the Hmong community, this English-dubbed video discusses how giving away property can affect public benefits.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Read this in:
Hmong / Hmoob
Hennepin County Child Care Assistance
(Separate Website)
Child Care Assistance is a program that helps low to moderate-income families pay for child care costs.
By: Hennepin County
Medicare Drug Plans - Exceptions and Appeals MEDICARE Part D PLANS: What do I do when I can't get the medications I need?
By: Minnesota Disability Law Center-Legal Aid Society (MMLA)
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