Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Rice County

In 2026, 11,562 people in Rice County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 1,701 lost coverage at renewal: 14.7%, close to 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 Rice County Social Services in Faribault. 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 Rice County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

1,701 of the 11,562 people due to renew in Rice County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (14.7%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Rice County?

Rice County Social Services, in Faribault. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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