Renewing your Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare health coverage
Learn what you can do now to prepare.
Overview
A renewal is an annual review of your income and other information to see if you and other family members are still eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) stopped its regular renewal process to help Minnesotans on Minnesota Health Care Programs, including Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare, keep their health care coverage. Renewals are now restarting.
DHS will use the information they currently have to decide if you or your family member(s) still qualify for coverage. If DHS needs more information from you to make a coverage decision, they will send you a renewal letter in the mail.
Know when to expect your eligibility renewal
Medical Assistance renewals
Renewals for Medical Assistance enrollees take place based on the anniversary month of your application for coverage.
For example, if you applied for Medical Assistance in July, you have a July Medical Assistance renewal. If you are still eligible for coverage, your renewal paperwork will need to be completed, submitted, and processed by your county or tribe by June 30 for your coverage to continue on July 1.
Renewal processes for Medical Assistance will restart in April 2023, beginning with enrollees who have a July renewal.
MinnesotaCare renewals
Renewals for MinnesotaCare coverage will restart beginning in October 2023 for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Renewal date look up tool
You can find out when to expect your renewal by entering your member ID from your Medicaid card at www.mnrenewallookup.com
What you can do now to prepare for renewal
Update your contact information
Make sure your county or tribal agency have your current mailing address, phone number or other contact information. This will ensure DHS will be able to contact you when it’s time to renew your coverage.
If you are unsure who to call, please refer to the Minnesota tribal and county directory or Health Care Consumer Support line to find the contacts that can assist you.
Check your mail
DHS will mail you a letter about your coverage. This letter will let you know if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify.
Review your renewal form
Review your form for accuracy when you receive it. If required, complete the form and return it to DHS right away to help avoid a gap in your coverage.
DHS letter envelope example
With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, you get a name you trust, coverage you can count on, and peace of mind knowing your health plan is here to help you every step of the way. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus offer many health plan options, so you can pick a plan that meets your needs.
Currently employed
If you no longer qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, you may be eligible for health insurance through an employer if you or your spouse are employed. Reach out to your employer (typically Human Resources handles this) and ask how you might be able to enroll.
Under 65 years old
If you are losing your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare and are under the age of 65, you qualify for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Individual and Family Plans. Our advisors can help you choose one of the plans that fit your needs.
Call: 1-866-426-2302
Over 65 years old
If you are losing your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare and are over the age of 65, you qualify to enroll in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare plan. Connect with an advisor to learn more about your plan options and enroll in a plan.
Call: 1-844-632-6162
Renewal process resources
Department of Human Services resources
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has a number of resources to assist with the renewal process.
Use these tips to stay aware and safe
- Be cautious of anyone asking for your personal, medical, and financial information. Government agencies, health insurance providers, and doctors do not call people to ask them for money or personal information. They will never ask you to verify your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number, and they won’t ask you to wire money or pay with a gift card.
- People who assist you through the renewal process will never ask you for money or pressure you into signing up for a plan.