Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Lake County

In 2026, 1,696 people in Lake County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 190 lost coverage at renewal: 11.2%, 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 Lake County Health and Human Services in Two Harbors. 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 Lake County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

190 of the 1,696 people due to renew in Lake County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (11.2%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Lake County?

Lake County Health and Human Services, in Two Harbors. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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