Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Cottonwood County

In 2026, 3,625 people in Cottonwood County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 410 lost coverage at renewal: 11.3%, 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 Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (Cottonwood and Jackson) in Jackson and Windom. 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 Cottonwood County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

410 of the 3,625 people due to renew in Cottonwood County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (11.3%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Cottonwood County?

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (Cottonwood and Jackson), in Jackson and Windom. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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