People who live in Minnesota may qualify for Minnesota Health Care Programs.  You must meet eligibility rules including income limits.

Medical Assistance is Minnesota’s Medicade program for people with low income.    To get coverage you must:

• Be a Minnesota resident
• Be a U.S. Citizen or a qualifying noncitizen
• Provide a Social Security number for each person requesting assistance
• Meet the income guidelines and asset limit, if any
• Meet any other program rules

Medical Assistance pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions and hospital stays.  Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval.

For some members, there are no cost, but others may have to pay a portion of the cost of service.  This may include copays, deductibles or spenddowns.

MinnesotaCare is a health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes.  To get coverage you must:

• Be a Minnesota resident
• Be a U.S. Citizen or lawfully present in the U.S.
• Meet the income limit
• Must not be enrolled in or have access to Medicare A
• Must not be enrolled in Medicare Part B
• Must not be incarcerated, unless you are awaiting disposition of charges

**You cannot qualify for MinnesotaCare if you can get or are enrolled in certain types of coverage.  You must apply to see whether you qualify.

MinnesotaCare pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions and hospital stays.  Coverage may be different for children, pregnant women and other adults.  Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval.

What does coverage cost?

Most enrollees pay a premium.  Your premium amount is based on your family’s income and household size.

When does coverage start?

Coverage starts the first day of the month after you pay your premium.

1. Get Ready!  Know your renewal date and make sure your contact information is current.
2. Look for your Blue Dot envelope - watch your mailbox for an envelope with a blue dot saying important information enclosed.
3. Fill out your paperwork
4. Return it on time.  Be sure to return your renewal before your deadline.

For more information you can call us at 507-238-4757 or click the link below:

Renew my coverage

How do I apply?

• Apply online though MNsure. mnsure.org
• Fill out and return the MNsure paper application
• If you are only applying for coverage for a person who is 65 and older please complete and return the DHS-3876, Applications for Certain Populations. 

For the latest information about what you need to know to be ready for these changes visit Federal Changes to Medical Assistance

• If you are on Medical Assistance and need help with Transportation to your appointments, we can help.
• If you or a friend can drive you to your appointment, you may be reimbursed at the federal rate.  Call 507-238-4757 for a claim form. 
• If you are using Prairie Lakes Transit, call 507-235-5558. 
• If you need other types of Assistance and you are on a Health Plan call - Blue Plus 1-866-340-8648 or UCARE at 1-800-864-2157. 
• If you need some other type of assistance and you are not on a health plan you can call AMV at 507-625-6741 or MN Para Transit at 507-776-2451.  You must call 4 days prior to your appointment.
• Medical Assistance Transportation Flyer

• Health Care Renewal Form
• Authorization to obtain information through the Account Validation Service
• MN HC Renewal for People Receiving Long Term Care Services
• Health Care Renewal Form for people who are disabled or are over age 65

• Managed Care Enrollment Guide
• Managed Care Enrollment Guide - Spanish
• Enrollment Letter
• Health Care Access Information
• Important Information - Medical Assistance Transportation