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Programs in Minnesota
Minnesota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Paid Leave
Minnesota Paid Leave provides eligible workers paid time away from work for qualifying family or medical needs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Workers' compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits and services for employees injured at work.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Minnesota Department of Health
Vital records
MDH maintains Minnesota birth and death records and provides eligible people with copies and record services.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services
Driver licenses and state identification cards
Driver and Vehicle Services issues Minnesota driver licenses, permits, and identification cards.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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