Government Benefits
Poverty Law
University of Minnesota

© Poverty Law and Lawrence R. McDonough, Brianna Boone, Meghan Scully, and Monica Bogucki (except where other authors are noted)
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Permission granted for pro bono representation. 
Use for other purposes, including educational purposes, is by written permission only from Lawrence R. McDonough, Brianna Boone, Meghan Scully, or Monica Bogucki (except where other authors are noted).

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Government benefits are covered in both Poverty Law I and II, by Brianna Boone, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) 

Poverty Law I

Schedule 
Reading

Combined Manual
Cash Programs for Individuals with Disabilities (SSI and Social Security) 
Food Programs (SNAP)
Cash Programs from Families with Children (MFIP)
Cash Programs for Single Adults (GA and MSA)
Emergency Cash and Food Assistance (EA, EGA, and Expedited SNAP)
Medical Benefits (MA, MinnesotaCare, and Home and Community Based Services)
Other Government Benefits Programs: Child Care Assistance and Housing Support

Poverty Law II

Schedule 
Reading

Working with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Individuals
Unemployment Insurance
Minnesota Background Studies Act - Disqualifications and Set Asides
Criminal Record Expungements and Pardons
Due Process - Notice of Adverse Action and Benefits Pending Appeal
Due Process - Appeals and Fair Hearings
Post-Entitlement Issues - Overpayments
Intentional Program Violations (AKA Welfare Fraud)

Other

Government Benefits for Noncitizens by Laura Melnick, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)