Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Houston County

In 2026, 2,809 people in Houston County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 218 lost coverage at renewal: 7.8%, 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 Houston County Human Services in Caledonia. 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 Houston County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

218 of the 2,809 people due to renew in Houston County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (7.8%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Houston County?

Houston County Human Services, in Caledonia. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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