Economic supports

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

You can now access or renew economic benefits or update your information in minutes, wherever and whenever you need. Save time by connecting with us online.

Economic supports

Visit MNbenefits to apply for food, cash, emergency and child care assistance, and housing support.

Health care

Visit MNsure for health care coverage options.

Upload documents online

Upload documents directly to your case with InfoKeep, a safe and secure website.

Health care assistance

Get coverage for health care expenses.

Apply at MNsure.

Learn about health care assistance.

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.

Learn about cash assistance.

Food assistance

Get help from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy the food you need.

Learn about food assistance.

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.

Learn about emergency assistance.

Child care assistance

Get help paying for child care so you can work, look for a job or attend school.

Learn more about child care assistance.

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:

Health care assistance

Food assistance

Cash assistance

Emergency programs