Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in St. Louis County

In 2026, 40,527 people in St. Louis County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 5,109 lost coverage at renewal: 12.6%, 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 St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in Duluth. 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 St. Louis County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

How many people lost Medical Assistance at renewal in St. Louis County in 2026?

5,109 of the 40,527 people due to renew in St. Louis County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (12.6%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in St. Louis County?

St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services, in Duluth. The county decides whether you qualify.

Can I get free help renewing Medical Assistance in St. Louis County?

Yes. MinnAssist helps people in St. Louis County, including Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia, by phone for free: (866) 655-6606, open 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm.