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   Is my life insurance policy considered an "asset"?
I am wondering how my life insurance policy will be treated if I go into a nursing home. I understand that some life insurance policies are considered assets for Medical Assistance, and some are not. What is the difference?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth  
  
   
   Will giving gifts make me ineligible for Medical Assistance?
My grandchildren are in college, and I would like to give them some money in order to help pay their tuition. I have heard that giving gifts of money may make me ineligible for Medical Assistance...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth  
  
   
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   BridgeToBenefits.org (Separate Website)
Use this tool to find out what Minnesota welfare programs you may be eligible for, download applications, and more information about programs, what you need and where to go to apply.
By: Children's Defense Fund Minnesota
  
   
   Food Stamp Eligibility Tool (Separate Website)
Use this online tool to find out if you are eligible for food support.
By: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Food Stamp Eligibility for Immigrants (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   How Work Affects Your Benefits (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Social Security Administration

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   How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Social Security Administration

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   Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
All victims of disaster - including undocumented immigrants - should be able to get services provided by community, nonprofit, or other "nongovernmental" organizations.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Law requires proof of citizenship for health care coverage applicants and renewals
As of July 1, 2006, a new law requires some people who are already enrolled in or who are applying for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Minnesota Family Planning health care coverage to provide documentation of their citizenship. Detailed information is in a brochure.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
   
   Medicare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Premiums (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

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   Non-Citizens: Eligibility for Minnesota's Healthcare Programs (Separate Website)

By: Legal Services Advocacy Project
  
   
 
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