How do people apply for cash assistance?

There are 2 options:

Option 1: Submit a completed Combined Application Form to their local county or tribal eligibility office.

The Combined Application Form is available in multiple languages.
Combined Application Form in English (DHS-5223-ENG) (PDF).
Combined Application Form in Hmong (DHS-5223-HMN) (PDF).
Combined Application Form in Russian (DHS-5223-RUS) (PDF).
Combined Application Form in Somali (DHS-5223-SOM) (PDF).
Combined Application Form in Spanish (DHS-5223-SPA) (PDF).

The English version can be completed in 1 of 2 ways:

· By hand.

· Electronically and printed out.

The non-English versions are only available to print out and complete by hand.

Option 2: Apply online at the MNbenefits website.