Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

Human Services

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  • Medical Assistance is health coverage offered through the county. MinnesotaCare is health coverage offered through the state. Applications for both programs are available at the human services office. An application can either be picked up at human services or mailed to you. Applications are also available online at the Minnesota Department of Health website. 

    Human services can be reached by 320-968-5087.

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  • WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC is a nutrition education program. WIC provides supplemental foods which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. Contact human services at 968-5087 and ask for a WIC application to be mailed to you. Learn more about the WIC program.


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  • Energy assistance is available through Tri-Cap. They can be reached at 320-251-1612 or 888-765-5597.

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  • Information about low income housing can be gathered through HRA. They can be reached at 320-252-0880.


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  • Contact human services at 320-968-5087 or click Family & Child Services | Benton County, MN for more information and a link to an online report form


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  • Contact human services at 320-968-5087 or click Adult Protection for more information 

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