Programs and services

Minnesota has health care programs to meet the needs of different people.

Some programs help people who have little to no income. Examples of people these programs may serve include seniors and those unable to work because of serious illness. Other programs help people who work but do not have access to affordable health insurance. People these programs serve include those who are working one or more jobs but do not get health insurance through their jobs. They also include farmers and other self-employed people.

Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the program you qualify for. Some people can get coverage at no cost.

Need health care coverage?
People who live in Minnesota may qualify for Minnesota Health Care Programs. You must meet program eligibility rules including income limits.
- Learn basic eligibility rules for:
- Find out how to apply for coverage
  - Get answers to common questions from new applicants
  - Read your general appeal rights (PDF) and use this appeal form (DHS-0033) if you disagree with an eligibility decision
Already enrolled in a health care program?
- Read information for new members.
- Check our FAQs about health plans for help with common questions.
- If you get care through a health plan, find a primary care provider and see other health plan resources.
- Find out what you need to know about selecting a health plan for next year.
- Get details about how fee-for-service coverage works if you are not enrolled in a health plan.
- Read a brief summary of Medical Assistance (MA) coverage or MinnesotaCare coverage.
- Learn how to pay your MinnesotaCare premium.
- Find a doctor, dentist or other health care provider.
- Find ways to resolve problems with health care services or bills.
- Understand your responsibility to report changes.
- Understand what you need to do for yearly eligibility renewals and reporting changes at renewal.
- Find out about IRS Form 1095-B, Health Coverage.
- If you received a discrepancy notice, find out more information, including what actions you need to take, in the Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare Discrepancy Notice Enrollee FAQ (PDF).
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