Subsistence Assistance
Short-term financial aid for shelter, utilities, and healthcare insurance for disabled veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Monthly Compensation — Minnesota
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Minnesota
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Subsistence Assistance?
Subsistence Assistance is a Minnesota monthly compensation benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Short-term financial aid for shelter, utilities, and healthcare insurance for disabled veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Minnesota residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran or unremarried surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. Minnesota resident (30+ days, intending to remain). Disabled and prevented from working at usual occupation for at least 30 days; or surviving spouse within 1 year of veteran's death.
Covers shelter payments (rent, mortgage, property taxes, insurance) and utilities.
What Subsistence Assistance covers
Duration
Up to six months.
Apply through your County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO).
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: mn.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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