To be eligible for child care assistance, you must: Submit an application and all required documents. Be working, going to school, searching for a job or doing activities in an employment plan. Have children needing care who are 12 or younger, or 13 or 14 years old with special needs.
State Fiscal Year 2024–25 Schedule of Income Ceilings FAMILY SIZE1-26 Family Yearly Income Ceiling (100% of SMI) $79,143 $137,998 Family Yearly Monthly Ceiling (100% of SMI) $6,595 $11,500
Household SizeAnnual Gross Income before taxes 3 $49,605 4 $59,053 5 $68,502 6 $77,9504 more rows
How to apply. Fill out an online application at MNbenefits.mn. Contact your county human services office or local contracted agency for more information about applying for child care assistance. To check the status of your application or case, contact your county human services office or local contracted agency.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are public health care programs administered by county, tribal and state servicing agencies under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
They can also call the Minnesota Health Care Programs Member Help Desk at 1-800-657-3739 or 1-651-431-2670 to request an application, or they can download an application here. They can also apply in person at their local county office or tribal human services office.
Income limit Number of People in HouseholdAnnual Income before taxes 2 $44,006 3 $54,360 4 $64,714 5 $75,0684 more rows