Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Brown County

In 2026, 4,413 people in Brown County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 526 lost coverage at renewal: 11.9%, lower than the statewide rate of 15.1%. Statewide, most people who lose coverage at renewal lose it over paperwork, and you can often get it back within 4 months (how to get it back without reapplying).

Source: Minnesota DHS renewal data, compiled in our 2026 renewal tracker.

Your case is handled by Brown County Family Services in New Ulm. The county decides whether you qualify. We help you fill out the forms, gather proof and send everything in, so the county has what it needs.

We help by phone everywhere in Brown County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

How many people lost Medical Assistance at renewal in Brown County in 2026?

526 of the 4,413 people due to renew in Brown County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (11.9%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Brown County?

Brown County Family Services, in New Ulm. The county decides whether you qualify.

Can I get free help renewing Medical Assistance in Brown County?

Yes. MinnAssist helps people in Brown County, including New Ulm, by phone for free: (866) 655-6606, open 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm.