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Aitkin County Health and Human Services
County Programs for People with Disabilities
Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
Description
County programs for people with disabilities include:
- Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD): Work incentive that allows people with disabilities to work and keep their Medical Assistance (MA)
- Medical Assistance - Tax Equity Fairness and Responsibility Act (MA-TEFRA): An insurance option for children with disabilities who live with their parent(s), need a high level of care, and whose parents have too much income for their child to qualify for MA
- [MnCHOICES Assessment][ https://mn.gov/dhs/health-care/apply/long-term-services-supports Intake process for home and community-based services, including waivers and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
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Specialization
- Adults with disabilities
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Disabilities
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
204 1st St NW, Aitkin, MN, 56431
Area Served
Aitkin County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-927-7200
- Toll Free: 800-328-3744
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
- County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
- County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
- County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
- Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
- Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
- Mental Health Case Management Helps people of all ages with mental illness get services they need
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that helps expecting and parenting families thrive.
- Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
- WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.
Last Update
8/6/2026
