Financial Assistance

A senior whose income does not meet basic needs may qualify for assistance from county, state and federal government programs. There are also non-government programs for financial assistance.

County

These programs help seniors who meet program guidelines and whose income is not enough to meet basic needs. To ask questions about cash programs for seniors and to apply for benefits, contact Anoka County Adult Intake, 763-422-7246.

• General Assistance
• Minnesota Supplemental Aid
• Food Support
• Medical Assistance
• Housing Subsidies
• Energy/Fuel Assistance
• For assistance with health care costs, go to Health Care & Mental Health section of this Web site.
• Veterans - See the Veterans Services Department on this Web site.

State

• For information on state income support programs for seniors, go to the Minnesota  Department of Human Services Web site.

Federal

• Social Security Benefits
• Supplemental Security Income

Non-government

• Pension Rights Advocate
• Reverse Mortgages
• Telephone Assistance Plan

page last updated - 05/05/2003

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