Health care coverage for pregnant people

The income limit depends on your family size.

Yes, the value of items you own do not count when deciding if you qualify.

There is no cost to you. Pregnant people do not have copays or monthly premiums.

Coverage may start on the first day of the month you became pregnant or up to three months before the month we get your application, whichever is later.

Yes, your coverage will continue for 12 months following the birth of your baby, as long as you live in Minnesota. For more information, see Health Care Coverage for Pregnant People (DHS-8284) (PDF).

Your baby is automatically covered if you have MA coverage on the day your baby is born. As long as your baby lives in Minnesota, coverage continues through the month of the baby's first birthday.

You may still get coverage depending on the program you qualify for. You must tell us if you have other health insurance or could get coverage through an employer or military service.

Sometimes we can pay the cost of the other insurance so you can keep that coverage.

You may qualify for MinnesotaCare. Or you may qualify for an advanced premium tax credit to help pay for insurance through Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, MNsure. The tax credit would help pay part or all of the health care premium.

Even if you do not qualify for MinnesotaCare or the tax credit, you can compare and purchase affordable health insurance. You cannot be denied coverage because you are pregnant.

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