Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Stearns County

In 2026, 38,763 people in Stearns County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 4,910 lost coverage at renewal: 12.7%, 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 Stearns County Human Services in St. Cloud. 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 Stearns County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

4,910 of the 38,763 people due to renew in Stearns County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (12.7%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Stearns County?

Stearns County Human Services, in St. Cloud. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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