Brown County Human Services provides financial support to elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Brown County. Upon receipt of the application an interview will be scheduled and/or a request for information will be mailed. For the SNAP program, be sure to turn in a signed first page of the application ASAP. This signature and date will determine the first date benefits may start if found eligible for this program.
The links below outlines each of the financial assistance program areas
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- MNBenefits – to apply for Food, Cash, Emergency Assistance, Housing support (GRH) and/or Child Care Assistance.
- Combined Application Form (CAF) - For families and people under age 60.
- Senior SNAP Application. For individuals and couples who are 60 years of age or older
- MFIP Orientation Youtube Video
- MNsure – Health care assistance for families and those UNDER age 65 not certified disabled.
- Application for Certain Populations – Health care assistance for those certified disabled by Social Security or are OVER age 65
- Application for Long Term Care – Health care assistance for those in a nursing home or intermediate care or nursing facility or persons needing help through a waiver program.
We also have paper applications available at our office or we can mail one to you.
If you have any questions, please call Brown County Human Services office at 507-359-6500 or email the Financial Assistance unit at help123@co.brown.mn.us. Make sure to include identifying information in your email such as your case number and your full name. Also include a way to reach you to provide additional information.
