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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help3 programs
- Work3 programs
- Disability2 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records2 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Minnesota agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
MNbenefits
For food benefits, cash help for families, emergency cash help, and help paying for child care.
mnbenefits.mn.gov
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Health Care Programs online account
For Medicaid and children's health coverage.
mn.gov
MNsure
MNsure
For health insurance plans, Medicaid, and children's health coverage.
mnsure.org
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota WIC online application
For WIC.
health.state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Energy Assistance and Weatherization application
For help with heating bills and home repairs that save energy.
mn.gov
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance applicant self-service
For unemployment and paid leave.
ui.mn.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Minnesota, and how to reach them.
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Board on Aging
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Commerce
MNsure
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Board on Aging
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Minnesota.gov.
Good to know
State general assistance is Minnesota General Assistance (GA); family cash assistance is MFIP. Minnesota participates in the 2026 SUN Bucks program; it has not opted out. MNsure is listed as the marketplace agency to match the MNsure portal agencyId.
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