Assistance
Economic supports
Changes coming to Medical Assistance
Federal law is changing who can get and keep Medical Assistance benefits. Most people are not affected.
Hennepin County helps ensure residents have access to assistance, resources and support to meet their basic needs. We can connect you to food, cash, health care, emergency and child care assistance, and housing support.
Apply for benefits
Health care assistance
Get coverage for health care expenses.
Apply at the Department of Human Services
Financial supports
Apply for financial supports at MNbenefits
Options include:
Cash assistance
Your eligibility depends on your circumstances, family size and type, and other factors.
Food assistance
Get help from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy the food you need.
Emergency assistance
We may be able to help you through a short-term financial crisis that poses a direct threat to your physical health or safety.
Child care assistance
Get help paying for child care so you can work, look for a job or attend school.
Upload documents online
Upload documents directly to your case with InfoKeep, a safe and secure website.
Digital access points
We're also adding technology tools in the community for people who aren't able to access online tools using their own personal devices. Using a digital access point, residents can:
- Access and complete online applications
- Scan and print Human Services documents
- Use a phone to contact a representative
- Register to vote
Renew benefits
SNAP and cash
To renew your SNAP and cash benefits, and child care assistance, visit MNbenefits and select the "Apply Now" button. Individuals who are renewing their benefits will follow the same application process as those applying for benefits for the first time.
You will receive the Household Update Form (DHS-8107-ENG) in the mail even if you have already submitted your renewal application online. If you choose to complete the paper forms, once you have filled out and signed the form, return it to Hennepin County by uploading it through your InfoKeep account or to MNbenefits. You can also return it via fax or mail.
Be sure to also send required proof of changes with your case number on each page.
Health care
If you have Medical Assistance (MA), you may need to review your eligibility once a year to see whether you are still eligible. Renewal paperwork and instructions will be mailed out 45 to 60 days prior to the renewal date. Learn more about health care assistance.
Submit forms and update your information
Download forms
You can download forms using the Department of Human Services document library.
How to submit forms and documents and update your information
- Update information and upload documents to InfoKeep
- Upload to MNbenefits
- Fax to 612-288-2981
- Mail to:
Hennepin County Human Services Department
P.O. Box 107
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Drop boxes
If you don't have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Human Service Center.
Northwest Human Service Center – Brooklyn Center
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only
Health Services Building – downtown Minneapolis
525 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays only
South Suburban Human Service Center – Bloomington
9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Outside building by Hennepin County entrance
South Minneapolis Human Service Center
2215 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
First floor 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays only
North Minneapolis Human Service Center
1001 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Outside building near main entrance
Technology tools in the community
If you don’t have access to an internet connection, there are other ways to interact with us such as using a computer at a Hennepin County Library. Find a Hennepin County library location.
Some county buildings also have digital access points where you can access the internet, and print and scan documents. Find a digital access point.
You have the right to appeal
File an appeal to:
Contact
M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call 24/7 with your cash or SNAP case number to receive automated information.