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Housing Stabilization Services
What are Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)?
HSS are a Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing. Find out more here: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/policies-procedures/housing-and-homelessness/housing-stabilization-services/housing-stabilization-services.jsp
What does HSS do?
HSS providers can assist eligible adults with the following:
- Navigating Housing Benefits: Assisting with benefit applications, funding for deposits/moving expenses, and budgeting.
- Housing Search & Application: Aiding in finding housing, completing applications, and handling tenant screenings.
- Lease & Move Support: Offering help with lease negotiations, organizing moves, and providing transportation.
- Tenant & Landlord Relations: Educating on tenant rights, building relationships with landlords, and advocating to prevent eviction.
- Safety & Crisis Planning: Ensuring safe move-ins, arranging adaptive accommodations, and developing crisis/housing retention plans.
Who is Eligible for HSS?
In order to be eligible for HSS with Spirit & Sand, an individual must meet all of the following needs-based criteria:
- Be on Medical Assistance (MA)
- We work with the following insurance carriers: Straight MA, UCare, Hennepin Health, HealthPartners, and UnitedHealthcare.
- Be 18 years old or older
- Reside in one of the following Minnesota counties: Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Scott, Carver, Dakota, Washington, or Olmsted.
- Have a documented disability or disabling condition
- Be experiencing homelessness or housing instability
How Do I Get Started?
Send an inquiry to Cally at [email protected] or call 507-251-4473.
MNsure Navigation
As certified MNsure navigators, Spirit & Sand offers free, confidential assistance with
✔ Applying for Medical Assistance
✔ Exploring affordable plans
✔ Renewing your coverage
✔ Troubleshooting account issues