Program/Service Name
Who is it for
What does it do
How do you get it
People with disabilities on MA but not on an MA-Waiver, is not homeless, at risk of homelessness and is not currently living in a congregate or institutional setting
Helps a person plan, find, move into independent, accessible housing, can provide funding for housing related expenses, and follows up with the person
Contact The Arc Minnesota at 952-915-3632
People on MA that need help finding or keeping housing
Apply for MA through a county or tribal human services office
Housing consultation
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services who do not have a MA-funded case manager
Housing-focused person-centered planning service
Housing transition
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services
Helps a person plan for, find, and move into housing. May provide up to $3,000 to help with moving expenses.
Housing sustaining
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services
Helps people maintain their housing
People with very low income with a disability or disabling condition
Pays room and board in a place where a provider is authorized to accept Housing Support. Payment goes to the provider not to the person. Sometimes pays for additional supports.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office.
People with very low income with a disability or disabling condition
Pays for rent, utilizes and other related expenses for a person with their own lease in the community. Payment goes to the provider. Sometimes pays for additional supports.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office.
Housing Support Supplemental Services
People who are eligible for Housing Support, not on an MA-Waiver or receiving PCA services, that need more supportive services beyond room and board
Sometimes pays for additional supports in approved group and community-based settings.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office. Documentation of need for services from a qualified professional required.
MA-Waivers (CADI, CAC, BI, DD and EW) Transitional Services
People on an MA-Waiver who want to move to a more independent setting
Pays for expenses (furniture, moving expenses, deposits, etc.) related to transition
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
MA-Waivers (CADI, CAC, BI, and DD) Caregiver Living Expenses (HB101 article)
People on an MA-Waiver who have a non-relative, live-in adult caregiver that provides MA-Waiver services
Pays the caregiver's portion of rent and food
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)
People on SSI
Provides $81
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
People who are eligible for MSA and spend at least 40% of their income on housing
Provides up to 50% of the SSI rate per month to help pay for housing costs. Additional eligibility criteria must be met.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Special Diets
People eligible for MSA who are prescribed special diets
Provides extra funding. Amount varies per type of special diet.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Guardianship/ Conservatorship Fees
Persons who must pay a fee to a court appointed guardian or conservator
Provides a fee of 5% of the client's income, up to $100 per month. This fee goes directly to the Guardian/Conservator.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Rep. Payee Fees
Persons who must pay a fee to a Representative Payee
Provides up to $25/month. This fee goes directly to the Representative Payee.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Home Repairs
Persons living in their own home who need to make home repairs
Payment is made directly to the vendor. Only certain home repairs are covered.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Home Furnishings and Appliances
Persons who need to purchase or repair home furnishings or appliances
Provides limited assistance once every 3 years. Amounts vary depending upon items needed.
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Transition Service Coordination
People on MA who want to move from certain institutional settings into a community-based setting
Pays for support and coordination of transition
Apply with the Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Intake Form DHS-5032
Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Transitional Services
People on MHM who need assistance with furnishings and moving expenses.
Provides up to $3,000 for furnishings, moving expenses, and deposits
Contact your MHM Transition Coordinator
People on MA who want to move from an institutional setting into a community-based setting
Provides case management to help a person move from an institution to the community
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
People over 65 living in a nursing home that want to move into the community
Provides help to find housing in the community and move out of a nursing home
Contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433
Housing Access Services
Who is it for
People with disabilities on MA but not on an MA-Waiver, is not homeless, at risk of homelessness and is not currently living in a congregate or institutional setting
What does it do
Helps a person plan, find, move into independent, accessible housing, can provide funding for housing related expenses, and follows up with the person
How do you get it
Contact The Arc Minnesota at 952-915-3632
Housing Stablization Services (HB101 Article)
Who is it for
People on MA that need help finding or keeping housing
How do you get it
Apply for MA through a county or tribal human services office
Housing consultation
Who is it for
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services who do not have a MA-funded case manager
What does it do
Housing-focused person-centered planning service
Housing transition
Who is it for
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services
What does it do
Helps a person plan for, find, and move into housing. May provide up to $3,000 to help with moving expenses.
Housing sustaining
Who is it for
People eligible for Housing Stabilization Services
What does it do
Helps people maintain their housing
Housing Support – Group Settings
Who is it for
People with very low income with a disability or disabling condition
What does it do
Pays room and board in a place where a provider is authorized to accept Housing Support. Payment goes to the provider not to the person. Sometimes pays for additional supports.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office.
Housing Support – Community Based
Who is it for
People with very low income with a disability or disabling condition
What does it do
Pays for rent, utilizes and other related expenses for a person with their own lease in the community. Payment goes to the provider. Sometimes pays for additional supports.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office.
Housing Support Supplemental Services
Who is it for
People who are eligible for Housing Support, not on an MA-Waiver or receiving PCA services, that need more supportive services beyond room and board
What does it do
Sometimes pays for additional supports in approved group and community-based settings.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office. Documentation of need for services from a qualified professional required.
MA-Waivers (CADI, CAC, BI, DD and EW) Transitional Services
Who is it for
People on an MA-Waiver who want to move to a more independent setting
What does it do
Pays for expenses (furniture, moving expenses, deposits, etc.) related to transition
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
MA-Waivers (CADI, CAC, BI, and DD) Caregiver Living Expenses (HB101 article)
Who is it for
People on an MA-Waiver who have a non-relative, live-in adult caregiver that provides MA-Waiver services
What does it do
Pays the caregiver's portion of rent and food
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)
Who is it for
People on SSI
What does it do
Provides $81
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Housing Assistance
Who is it for
People who are eligible for MSA and spend at least 40% of their income on housing
What does it do
Provides up to 50% of the SSI rate per month to help pay for housing costs. Additional eligibility criteria must be met.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Special Diets
Who is it for
People eligible for MSA who are prescribed special diets
What does it do
Provides extra funding. Amount varies per type of special diet.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Guardianship/ Conservatorship Fees
Who is it for
Persons who must pay a fee to a court appointed guardian or conservator
What does it do
Provides a fee of 5% of the client's income, up to $100 per month. This fee goes directly to the Guardian/Conservator.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Rep. Payee Fees
Who is it for
Persons who must pay a fee to a Representative Payee
What does it do
Provides up to $25/month. This fee goes directly to the Representative Payee.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Home Repairs
Who is it for
Persons living in their own home who need to make home repairs
What does it do
Payment is made directly to the vendor. Only certain home repairs are covered.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
MSA Home Furnishings and Appliances
Who is it for
Persons who need to purchase or repair home furnishings or appliances
What does it do
Provides limited assistance once every 3 years. Amounts vary depending upon items needed.
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office or online at MNbenefits
Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Transition Service Coordination
Who is it for
People on MA who want to move from certain institutional settings into a community-based setting
What does it do
Pays for support and coordination of transition
How do you get it
Apply with the Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Intake Form DHS-5032
Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Transitional Services
Who is it for
People on MHM who need assistance with furnishings and moving expenses.
What does it do
Provides up to $3,000 for furnishings, moving expenses, and deposits
How do you get it
Contact your MHM Transition Coordinator
Relocation Service Coordination
Who is it for
People on MA who want to move from an institutional setting into a community-based setting
What does it do
Provides case management to help a person move from an institution to the community
How do you get it
Apply through a county or tribal human services office
Return to Community
Who is it for
People over 65 living in a nursing home that want to move into the community
What does it do
Provides help to find housing in the community and move out of a nursing home
How do you get it
Contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433