Minnesota - MN

Acceptable Subsidies

The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps, Medicaid, National Free School Lunch Program, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

State-Specific Eligibility Programs

• Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

State-Specific Tribal Eligibility Programs

• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
• Tribally Administered TANF (TTANF)
• Head Start (meeting income qualifying standards)

See General Rules for more information.

UNACCEPTABLE Subsidy Proof Examples

• This is a MediCARE provider.

Acceptable Subsidy Proof Examples

Food Stamp Cards

Medicaid Cards - ADDITIONAL MEDICAID CARD INFORMATION UNDER "IMPORTANT LINKS" BELOW

• All Minnesota Health Care Programs cards are Medicaid

• Care Type: UCare MA = Medicaid

• “Issuer” needs to state “Metropolitan Health Plan”

• Care Type: HealthPartners Care or HealthPartners PMAP or MA = Medicaid

• “SVC Type” needs to state “Minnesota Health Care Program”

• Care Type:MA = Medicaid

• Must say "Medica Choice Care"

Medicaid Award Letter

Minnesota Family Investmest Program (MFIP)

HUD-VASH (FPHA/Section 8) Letter

• Both pages must be uploaded

Acceptable ID Examples

Important Links

File:MN - PMAP.pdf File:MN Medicaid cards.pdf