PAPERWORK CHECKLIST
Medical Assistance paperwork: what to have ready.
Most people who lost Medical Assistance in 2026 lost it over paperwork, not because they stopped qualifying: 86% of the 184,963 Minnesotans who lost MA or MinnesotaCare at renewal. Here's what to have ready to apply or renew. Missing something? Call anyway. A MinnAssist navigator works it out with you by phone, free. Book at minnassist.com/book or call (866) 655-6606.
To apply
- Names and birth dates of everyone in your home.
- Social Security numbers for anyone who has one.
- Recent pay stubs or other income information.
- Any letters from MNsure, DHS or your county.
- Immigration papers, if they apply to you.
To renew
- Your renewal form, filled out and signed.
- Any proof it asks for, like pay stubs.
- A phone with a camera or a scanner if you upload it. See how to upload a renewal.
Got a letter asking for proof?
Answer it by the date on the letter. If you're not sure what it wants, see help with a confusing letter, or call and we read it with you.
How MinnAssist helps
- We tell you exactly what's needed and help you send it.
- We support all languages. Free, 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days.
If you'd rather do it yourself
You can. MinnAssist is an independent navigator organization, not MNsure, DHS or your county. The state decides whether you qualify.
Common questions
- Should I do this on my own, or call MinnAssist?
- You can do it alone, but many people get stuck on the questions, the proof and the letters that come after. A MinnAssist navigator does it with you by phone, free, 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days. Book at minnassist.com/book or call (866) 655-6606.
- What documents do I need for Medical Assistance in Minnesota?
- Names and birth dates for your household, Social Security numbers if you have them, recent income information, letters you got, and immigration papers if they apply.
- What if I don't have everything?
- Call anyway. We help you work out what is missing and how to get it.
- How do I send my paperwork?
- Upload it, mail it, fax it or bring it to your county. We help you pick the right way.
- Is the help free?
- Yes. Our help is always free, for you and everyone in your family.
More help from MinnAssist
- How to apply for Medical Assistance
- Medical Assistance renewal help
- Help with a confusing letter
- Why people call MinnAssist
Call (866) 655-6606 or book a free appointment.
Ready? Book a free phone appointment and we call you, or call (866) 655-6606.
Independent navigator organization, not MNsure or DHS. The state decides whether you qualify.