Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Polk County

In 2026, 8,240 people in Polk County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 848 lost coverage at renewal: 10.3%, 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 Polk County Social Service Center in Crookston. 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 Polk County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

848 of the 8,240 people due to renew in Polk County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (10.3%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Polk County?

Polk County Social Service Center, in Crookston. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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