Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Cook County

In 2026, 955 people in Cook County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 121 lost coverage at renewal: 12.7%, 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 Cook County Public Health and Human Services in Grand Marais. 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 Cook County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

121 of the 955 people due to renew in Cook County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (12.7%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Cook County?

Cook County Public Health and Human Services, in Grand Marais. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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