Hennepin County Department of Economic Assistance

Requirements

• new patients accepted
• walk-ins accepted
• General Assistance: single adults 18-64, MN resident ≥30 days, unable to work ≥45 days, little/no income or resources, not receiving SSI, no minor child in household
• Asset limit of $10,000 applies to General Assistance, Diversionary Work Program, and MFIP
• Emergency General Assistance: one-time annual assistance for crisis needs
• Diversionary Work Program: low-income families up to 4 months, employment plan and active job search required, both parents must participate in two-parent families, SSN or application required
• MFIP: families with children, 60-month lifetime limit, employment plan required, sanctions for non-cooperation
• Proof of Minnesota residency (30-day requirement)
• Verification of income and resources
• Proof of inability to work for at least 45 days (General Assistance)
• Supplemental Security Income status
• Verification of household expenses (phone, rent/mortgage, utilities)