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 It’s time to renew your health insurance

It’s time to renew your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare eligibility. You’ll soon get a packet in the mail from the Minnesota Department of Human Services about how to renew your health insurance. We want to help you avoid losing your health insurance and creating possible disruptions in seeing your doctor or filling a prescription.

We can help you:

  • Update your address to ensure you get your packet
  • Get a new packet mailed to you if you need one
  • Answer questions about your insurance

 Connect with us at 952-361-1600 or visit mn.gov/dhs/renewmycoverage to learn more.

 

 

MNSure is a health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare and choose coverage from multiple insurance companies and see if they qualify for low-cost or free health plans. MNSure is one of the ways to apply for Medical Assistance and other types of health care coverage.

  • Families with children
  • Adults that are under 65

For information or to apply for MNsure, please visit the MNsure.org or call the MNsure Contact Center toll-free at (855) 366-7873.

***There are also paper MNSure Applications to be printed or available at the Carver County Government Center Human Services Building, 602 E. 4th Street, Chaska.***

 

If you meet any of the following you will want to complete a Health Care Application for Certain Populations (PDF):

  • Age 65 or older
  • Only requesting help with Medicare costs
  • Child is in Foster Care
  • Single adult who receives SSI income
  • Applying for Medical Assistance for Employed Person with Disabilities - MA-EPD
  • TEFRA

 

If you meet any of the following criteria then you will want to complete an Application for Payment of Long-Term Care Services (PDF):

  • Live in or may need to move into a nursing home
  • A person with a disability or age 65 or older, and would like services to help you stay in your home.

 

If you are eligible for Medical Assistance and need help with transportation costs to and from your medical appointments please review our Health Care Access Plan for information on how to receive this help:

Health Care Access Plan - English

Health Care Access Plan - Spanish

Health Care Access Plan - Russian

Health Care Access Plan - Somali

 

Need Help applying for Medicare? Senior Linkage Line can help. Minnesota | State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (shiphelp.org