Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Pennington County

In 2026, 2,645 people in Pennington County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 286 lost coverage at renewal: 10.8%, 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 Pennington County Human Services in Thief River Falls. 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 Pennington County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

286 of the 2,645 people due to renew in Pennington County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (10.8%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Pennington County?

Pennington County Human Services, in Thief River Falls. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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