Free MNsure and Medical Assistance help in Steele County

In 2026, 7,190 people in Steele County were due to renew Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, and 931 lost coverage at renewal: 12.9%, 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 MNPrairie County Alliance (Dodge Steele Waseca) in Owatonna. 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 Steele County, with new applications, renewals, proof the county asks for, and getting coverage back.

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

931 of the 7,190 people due to renew in Steele County lost coverage at renewal in 2026 (12.9%), compared with 15.1% statewide, according to Minnesota DHS renewal data.

Who handles Medical Assistance cases in Steele County?

MNPrairie County Alliance (Dodge Steele Waseca), in Owatonna. The county decides whether you qualify.

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

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