Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Freeborn County

In 2026, 8,123 people in Freeborn County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 1,098 lost coverage at renewal: 13.5%, 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 Freeborn County Department of Human Services in Albert Lea. 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 Freeborn County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

1,098 of the 8,123 people due to renew in Freeborn County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (13.5%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Freeborn County?

Freeborn County Department of Human Services, in Albert Lea. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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