Connect to economic supports

Health care assistance

Get coverage for health care expenses.

Apply at MNsure.org.

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.

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. Learn how to submit documents. 

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.

Download forms

You can visit http://edocs.mn.gov to download any form. 

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

If you don't have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Human Service Center. 

Available drop boxes for residents

Northwest Human Service Center – Brooklyn Center
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Northwest Human Service Center map

• 1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only

Health Services Building – downtown Minneapolis
525 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Health Services Building map

• 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
South Suburban Human Service Center map

• Outside building by Hennepin County entrance

South Minneapolis Human Service Center
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
South Minneapolis Human Service Center map

• First floor 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays only

North Minneapolis Human Service Center
1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
North Minneapolis Human Service Center map

• Outside building near main entrance

Other ways to get help

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.

File an appeal to Health care assistance.

File an appeal to Food assistance.

File an appeal to Cash assistance.

File an appeal to Emergency programs.