AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE
Health coverage help for American Indian and Alaska Native families
Members of federally recognized tribes can enroll in a MNsure plan any month of the year, and many pay no deductibles or copays. Call MinnAssist at (866) 655-6606 for free help, or contact your tribe's own navigators.
Special protections
- Enroll any month, not just during open enrollment
- With income up to 300% of the poverty guidelines, a plan with no out-of-pocket costs
- No copays for care from Indian Health Service, tribal or urban Indian programs
- You can still use IHS and tribal clinics
Tribal navigators
Minnesota's tribal nations have their own navigators. We're glad to work alongside them.
Common questions
- Can I sign up for MNsure any time?
- Yes, if you're a member of a federally recognized tribe.
- Do I lose IHS if I get insurance?
- No. You can use both.
- Is Medical Assistance free for American Indian members?
- Medical Assistance has no premium, and American Indian members are exempt from copays.
- Does help cost anything?
- No.
More help from MinnAssist
Call (866) 655-6606 or book a free appointment.
Independent navigator organization, not MNsure or DHS. The state decides whether you qualify.