Start here to find answers to common questions.

Health

• Medical Assistance

  Medical Assistance (MA) is Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. You might qualify for MA based on your income or your disability.

• Prescriptions

  Prescription medication can be expensive. You have a few different ways to get prescription coverage and help paying for medications.

• Medicare

  When you work, you pay Medicare taxes. If you pay enough in Medicare taxes, you'll qualify for Medicare at age 65 or when you meet certain other conditions.

Housing

• Affordable housing

  There are many programs related to affordable housing for people with disabilities.

• Housing stabilization

  Housing stabilization services can help you find and keep stable affordable housing.

Independence

• Assistive Technology

  Assistive Technology can help you do things that might otherwise be difficult or impossible to do on your own.

• Community First Services and Supports

  Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) is a Minnesota health care program that offers flexible options to meet the needs of people.

• PCA services

  A personal care assistant (PCA) helps with daily living tasks, such as eating, bathing, using the bathroom and getting dressed.

• Transportation

  Transportation options are unique to each community, ranging from public transit to free or volunteer options and other informal supports.

• Waivers

  Waivers help pay for the services you need to live your best life.

Money

• SNAP

  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a program that can help you pay for the food you need.

• Social Security

  Social Security disability benefits are cash payments for people with disabilities.

Other

• Guardianship and alternatives

  Understand guardianship basics and alternatives, including what it takes to become a guardian.

• State Medical Review Team (SMRT)

  The State Medical Review Team (SMRT) is a group of medical professionals and staff at the Minnesota Department of Human Services who complete disability determinations.