Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Crow Wing County

In 2026, 15,010 people in Crow Wing County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 1,758 lost coverage at renewal: 11.7%, 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 Crow Wing County Social Services in Brainerd. 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 Crow Wing County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

1,758 of the 15,010 people due to renew in Crow Wing County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (11.7%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Crow Wing County?

Crow Wing County Social Services, in Brainerd. The county decides whether you qualify.

Can I get free help renewing Medical Assistance in Crow Wing County?

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