MNSURE APPLICATION
The MNsure application, done with you by phone. Free.
The MNsure application is how you apply for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or a private plan in Minnesota. It is long, and a wrong answer can slow it down or lead to a denial. A MinnAssist navigator fills it out with you by phone, free, 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days. Book at minnassist.com/book or call (866) 655-6606.
Ways to apply
- With MinnAssist by phone: we go through every question with you. Book at minnassist.com/book.
- Online yourself at mnsure.org.
- On paper through your county human services office.
What to have ready
- Names and birth dates of everyone in your home.
- Social Security numbers for anyone who has one.
- Recent pay stubs or other income information.
- Immigration papers, if they apply to you.
- Missing something? Call anyway. We help you work out what is needed.
After you apply
- You may get letters asking for proof, like pay stubs. Answer them by the date on the letter.
- To check where your application is, look in your MNsure account, or call us and we check with you.
- Got a denial? See denied or want to appeal.
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.
- How do I apply through MNsure?
- Online at mnsure.org, on paper through your county, or by phone with a free navigator like MinnAssist.
- Can I apply any time of year?
- Yes for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Private plans need open enrollment (November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027) or a special enrollment period.
- How do I check my MNsure application status?
- Log in to your MNsure account, or book a call with MinnAssist and we check it with you.
- 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
- Application still pending?
- MNsure login help
- 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.