OLD MEDICAL BILLS
Can Medical Assistance pay medical bills from before I applied?
Often, yes. Medical Assistance can cover medical bills from up to 3 months before the month you applied, if you would have qualified then. Ask for this when you apply. Call MinnAssist at (866) 655-6606 and we help.
Common questions
- How far back can Medical Assistance pay?
- Up to 3 months before the month you applied, if you qualified in those months.
- Do I have to ask?
- Yes. Say you have recent medical bills when you apply. We make sure it's included.
- Does MinnesotaCare pay old bills?
- Usually not. MinnesotaCare starts going forward.
- 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.