To enroll in a plan, you must first qualify for assistance from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The application process depends on your age, if you have children and whether you have a disability.
You can also call:
Minnesota Health Care Programs
- (651) 431-2670 (in the metro area)
- Toll free 1-800-657-3739
- TTY/TDD 711, or through the Minnesota Relay direct access at 1-800-627-3529 (TTY, voice, ASCII, hearing carryover), or 1-877-627-3848 (speech-to-speech) or contact your local county human services office.
Medicare
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- TTY 1-877-486-2048
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Social Security Office
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY 1-800-325-0778
- 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
If you’re age 65 or older, you can also call:
- Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433; TTY 711
If you’re age 18-64 and have a disability, you can also call:
- Disability LinkAge Line at 1-866-333-2466
If your eligibility changes, you have options
If you are no longer eligible for a Minnesota Health Care Program, you may get a health insurance plan directly from Blue Cross or through the MNsure website.
Questions about MNsure?
You can choose to use an independent agent or contact Blue Cross directly for help with MNsure plans. Both can help you choose a plan and complete an application.
- Find an agent near you
- Current Blue Cross member? Call (651) 662-5030 or 1-800-531-6685
- Not yet a Blue Cross member? Call (651) 662-5050 or 1-800-262-0823
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
More about Blue Plus and Minnesota Health Care Programs
Blue Advantage Families and Children
MinnesotaCare
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
SecureBlue (MSHO)