The GA Benefit
When you are approved for GA, you’ll get a notice telling you when your benefits will begin and the amount you’ll receive.
You will get monthly payments from GA. In certain situtations you can get payments on a weekly basis.
In some cases your GA benefit goes directly to other people. For example, the money might go directly to your landlord for rent. The money could also go to someone who will manage it for you. This person is called a protective payee.
- Through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card
- Through direct deposit to a bank account
- Through a check from the State of Minnesota
The Benefit Amount
GA takes the income limit and subtracts the amount of your income that they count. The number that they come up with is the amount of money you get each month.
For example, if you are a married couple and you have $175 in income from working:
| Your Income | $175 |
| Minus the First $65 of Earned Income | - $65 |
| Divided by two | ÷ 2 |
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| The Amount of Your Income that GA Counts | |
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| Your Maximum GA Benefit Amount (married) | $260 |
| Minus the Amount of Income that GA Counts | - |
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| Your GA Benefit Amount |
Other Minnesota Benefit Programs
If you get GA, you should also apply for SNAP at the same time. You probably can also get Medical Assistance (MA) health coverage, but you have to apply for it separately at your county or tribal human services office or by using MNsure.
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