Rehabilitation Services
FAQ'S - Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for services?
Come to our office to get an application or call and we will send one to you.
- What happens next?
You will be scheduled an appointment to meet with a counselor. Bring your application to that meeting.
- How long will it take?
A DRS counselor will tell you within 60 days after you apply if you can get service. Sometimes we can't get all the information we need that fast and still make a good decision. If we need more than 60 days, your counselor will tell you why and ask if it's OK with you to take longer. If it's not OK, then the counselor will have to decide without all the facts. If DRS can't help you, we will tell you about other people who can.
- What does it cost me?
There is no charge for counseling or job placement services. If you need other services that have a cost, your counselor will know about ways to pay for them. DRS can also pay for some services. If you can afford to pay for part of the cost of some services, you will be asked to do so. You will not be asked to pay if you get Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance (GA), or Medical Assistance (MA). You will be asked to pay for some things if your income is in the top half of income for people living in Minnesota. Then there is a sliding scale based on your income and family size. You will need to show your counselor proof of your income. This may be your income tax form, a pay stub, or a copy of a check.