How do I apply for Medical Assistance in Minnesota?

Yes. Medical Assistance is Minnesota's Medicaid program, so people also search for "MN Medicaid" or "Minnesota Medicaid." You apply the same ways listed on this page: online at MNsure.org, on paper through your county, or by phone with a free MinnAssist navigator at (866) 655-6606.

• Online at MNsure.org.
• On paper with the Minnesota Health Care Programs application, sent to your county.
• By phone with a MinnAssist navigator: we fill it out with you and send it in.

• Social Security numbers, if you have them
• Pay stubs or other proof of income
• Immigration documents, if they apply
• Any letters from MNsure or your county
• Information about insurance through a job

The county or MNsure reviews it, may ask for proof, and sends you a letter with the decision. Send any proof they ask for by the due date. Medical Assistance can sometimes pay bills from up to 3 months before you applied, so tell us about recent medical bills.

How long does it take?

Often a few weeks. It can be longer if proof is missing. We help you send it quickly.

Can I apply if I'm not a citizen?

Many immigrants can. Call us and we check your options.

Can I apply any time of year?

Yes, for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.

Does it cost anything?

No. Applying is free, and so is our help.