Lost Medical Assistance? Get it back without reapplying

"The reconsideration period is the four-month period after an enrollee's MA is terminated for failure to complete a renewal… During an enrollee's reconsideration period, they may return their renewal paperwork instead of reapplying for health care coverage."

Eligibility must be redetermined when the renewal form, or any proof requested for the renewal, is received on or before the last day of the fourth month after closure. Household members may have different end dates and different windows.

A renewal received in this period is treated as a new application, and the application date is the day it was received. You may be able to get coverage for some past months; ask us (EPM 1.2.5, retroactive eligibility).

Source: Minnesota DHS Eligibility Policy Manual, EPM 2.1.4.3 Renewals, Reconsideration Period.

1. Call MinnAssist free at (866) 655-6606. We help you fill out the renewal and gather the proof, and send it in.
2. Or return it to your county or Tribal office (find your county).

Can I get Medical Assistance back without reapplying?

Yes, if it ended because your renewal wasn't completed. During the 4-month reconsideration period you can return your renewal paperwork instead of reapplying, according to the DHS Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM 2.1.4.3).

What is the deadline?

Your renewal form, or the proof that was requested, must be received on or before the last day of the fourth month after your coverage closed. For example, coverage that ended July 31 has a deadline of November 30.

Will I get coverage for the months I missed?

A renewal received during the reconsideration period is treated as a new application, and the application date is the day it was received. You may be able to get coverage for some past months; ask us.

Does this apply if I was found not eligible?

No. It applies when Medical Assistance closed because the renewal wasn't completed. If you were found not eligible, you can apply again or appeal.

What if my 4 months have passed?

You can apply again any time. MinnAssist helps for free: (866) 655-6606.