In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or
Email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Applications are available by:
- Applying online at MNbenefits
- Calling Renville County Human Services at:
320-523-2202 or 800-363-2533 - Downloading and print the Combined Application Form (CAF)
- Obtaining an application at Renville County Human Services or a local City Office in Renville County
If you choose to complete the paper forms, you should fill out and sign the form, return it to Renville County by uploading to MNBenefits. You can also submit documents by email, fax, drop box or mail.
Burial Assistance:
In accordance with MN Statute §261.035, Renville County will provide for the immediate burial or direct cremation for residents of the county who are otherwise unable to pay the cost of disposition of their remains.
Renville County does not reimburse for the cost of burials. If payments to the funeral home, cemetery or cremation services are made prior to application for Burial Assistance or approval of a pending application, the application for services will be denied.
In the event that Renville County does pay for the necessary expenses of a funeral and final disposition, Renville County shall have a claim against the person or the person’s estate to recover the costs expended for the funeral and final disposition.
Minn. Stat. §§ 261.04, 256.935, 524.3-805.
Residency
To be eligible for HC Burial Assistance, the deceased person must meet Renville County residency requirements. Citizenship does not factor into residency.
Residency is met in any of the following ways;
- If on Public Assistance, Renville County must be the financially responsible county, (CFR). Deceased could be in a nursing home in another county, but if Renville is financially responsible for the case, Renville is financially responsible for the burial.
- If not on Public Assistance, the deceased must have a verifiable address in Renville County.
Application
A completed application must be received prior to the service. Click for a Burial Application (PDF) or contact Renville County Human Services 320-523-2202.
Renville County will attempt to process applications within 48 hours of receipt.
Fraud
Wrongfully obtaining/receiving assistance is a crime. Fraud investigations include investigations of clients and vendors, persons trying to wrongfully receive assistance and those already receiving assistance.
Fraud may be occurring if people receiving or applying for public assistance:
- Do not report all income (earned and/or unearned)
- Incorrectly report people living in the home
- Misuse Food Support benefits or EBT cards
- Falsify information on an application
- Do not report property and/or assets owned by anyone living in the household
- Receive benefits from more than one state at a time
- Lie about where they live
Violations of fraud statutes may have both criminal and civil sanctions. Once the criminal portion is adjudicated or the prosecuting authority decides not to pursue the action, the criminal investigative data may revert to civil investigative data. When a civil investigation becomes inactive, the data accumulated would become public unless the release of the information would jeopardize a current ongoing civil investigation or the data is classified as not public by the Data Practices Act or another statute.
Welfare Fraud Prevention Goals
Renville County Human Services’ goals are to discourage fraud through public education and awareness, public identification of what is welfare fraud; detect and prevent welfare fraud by protecting the State of Minnesota’s Public Assistance Benefit Programs; and increase public confidence in the administration of public assistance programs.
Reporting Suspected Fraud
- If you suspect someone of misusing or abusing Minnesota assistance programs, please call Renville County Fraud Investigations at 320-523-3783 or Welfare Fraud Hotline Toll Free at 1-800-627-9977. You may remain anonymous.
- Email Fraud
- Complete Fraud Referral Form
MNsure:
MNsure is a health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare and choose coverage from multiple insurance companies and see if they qualify for low-cost or free health plans. It is one of the ways to apply for Medical Assistance and other types of health care coverage. For:
- Families with children
- Adults under 65 years of age
For information or to apply for MNsure, please visit MNsure.org or call the MNsure Contact Center toll-free at 855-366-7873.
Health Care Application for Certain Populations PDF will need to be completed if you meet any of the following criteria below:
- Age 65 or older
- Only requesting help with Medicare costs
- Child is in Foster Care
- Single adult who receives SSI income
- Applying for Medical Assistance for Employed Person with Disabilities (EPD)
An Application for Payment of Long-Term Care Services PDF is for:
- Those who live in or may need to move into a nursing home
- A person with a disability or age 65 or older, and would like services to help you stay in your home
Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation (MNET) provides transportation to medical appointments for people on Medical Assistance. Eligibility for transportation is determined by the most cost-effective method.
- PrimeWest Members call Member Transportation Line @ 888-814-6643
- Blue Plus Members call BlueRide Transportation @ 866-340-8648
- Forms: Medical Mile Reimbursement Instruction PDF and Medical Mileage Reimbursement Form PDF
Notice of Access Service Availability to Eligible Minnesota Health Care Program Recipients PDF
The child support program provides five major services to public and non-public assistance applicants, all with the purpose of assisting with child support collections. Services include paternity determination, parent location, support obligation establishment, enforcement, and distribution.
Ryley Pollock,
Child Support and Financial Assistance Supervisor
Contact Information
Phone: 320-523-2202
Fax: 320-523-3565
To submit documents electronically: Email Financial Support or upload to MNbenefits.
The following services are available through the Renville County Human Services Department and/or some can be applied for on-line. Check out the area of your need for more information.
2024-2025 County and Tribal Nation MFIP Biennial Service MFIP BSA 2024-2025 PDF Agreement
