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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

Call (866) 655-6606 or book a free appointment.

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Independent navigator organization, not MNsure or DHS. The state decides whether you qualify.

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