Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Douglas County

In 2026, 6,443 people in Douglas County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 729 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 Douglas County Social Services in Alexandria. 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 Douglas County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

729 of the 6,443 people due to renew in Douglas 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 Douglas County?

Douglas County Social Services, in Alexandria. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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