How to Renew Your Hennepin County Medical Assistance

If you’re a Hennepin County resident and need help paying for medical care, you may be eligible for medical assistance (MA). MA is a government-funded program that helps low-income residents pay for health care costs. If you’re already enrolled in MA, you’ll need to renew your coverage each year. Here’s how to do it.

Checkout this video:

Introduction

Hennepin County Medical Assistance (HCMA) provides health care coverage for low- and moderate-income residents of Hennepin County. If you are a current HCMA enrollee, you must renew your coverage each year.

To renew your HCMA coverage, you will need to complete an annual renewal form and submit it to the Hennepin County Human Services and Public health department You will also need to provide proof of your income and assets, as well as proof of your U.S. citizenship or legal immigrant status.

What is Hennepin County Medical Assistance?

Hennepin County Medical Assistance (HCMA) is a state and county funded program that provides medical coverage for low-income residents of Hennepin County, Minnesota. The program is also known as MinnesotaCare in other parts of the state. HCMA covers medical and dental care, as well as other health care services such as transportation and mental health services.

To be eligible for HCMA, you must be a resident of Hennepin County, have a household income at or below 275% of the federal poverty level, and not be eligible for other government health care programs such as Medicare or Medicaid. If you are pregnant or have young children, you may also be eligible for HCMA.

You can apply for HCMA online at the Hennepin County website, by mail, or in person at your local county human service center. You will need to provide proof of your identity, income, and residency in order to qualify.

Once you have applied and been approved for HCMA, you will need to renew your coverage every 12 months. You will receive a notice in the mail before your coverage expires with instructions on how to renew. You can renew online, by mail, or in person at your local county human service center.

If you have any questions about Hennepin County Medical assistance or need help applying or renewing your coverage, contact the Hennepin County Human Services Information Line at 612-596-1300.

Who is eligible for Hennepin County Medical Assistance?

To be eligible for Minnesota’s Hennepin County Medical Assistance (MA) program, you must meet the following criteria:

-You must be a resident of Hennepin County
-You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
-Your income must fall below a certain level (this varies depending on your family size)
-You must not have assets above a certain level (again, this varies depending on your family size)
-You must meet other specific criteria that may vary depending on your individual circumstances

If you think you may be eligible for MA, the first step is to contact your county’s human services office to see if you qualify.

How to renew your Hennepin County Medical Assistance

If you are a Hennepin County resident and need help paying for health care, you may be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA). MA is a state and federally funded program that pays for health care services for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, families and people with disabilities.

To continue receiving MA coverage, you must renew your eligibility every 12 months. Renewal is the process of verifying that you still meet the MA program’s eligibility requirements.

You will be asked to fill out a renewal form and to provide proof of your income, assets, and living situation. You may also be asked to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status if you have not already done so.

It is important to renew your MA coverage on time so that you can continue to receive the health care services you need. If you do not renew your coverage on time, you may lose your MA coverage and have to reapply for benefits.

What documents do you need to renew your Hennepin County Medical Assistance?

To renew your Hennepin County Medical Assistance, you will need to provide proof of your current income and assets. You will also need to provide proof of your current address and your Social Security number.

How to fill out the renewal form

It’s time to renew your Hennepin County Medical Assistance (MA) coverage. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Get the renewal form.
You should’ve gotten a renewal form in the mail. If you didn’t, you can get one from your MA office or county office, or you can print one from the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.

2. Fill out the form and sign it.
Be sure to include everyone in your household who is eligible for MA coverage, even if they don’t currently have coverage. Also include any income changes that have happened since you last applied or renewed.

3. Mail the form back to your MA office.
If you need help filling out the form, call your MA office or county office, or the MNsure Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873 (toll free).

Where to submit the renewal form

Hennepin County Medical Assistance (HCMA) can be renewed online, by mail or in person.

To renew online, visit the HCMA website and log in to your account. Once you are logged in, you will see a list of options on the left side of the screen. Click on the “Renewal” option and follow the instructions on the screen.

To renew by mail, complete the renewal form and return it to:
Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
P.O. Box 7900-A
Minneapolis, MN 55440-7900

To renew in person, visit your local county office:
Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department
Southdale Office Building
700 S 4th St – Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55415

What if you need help renewing your Hennepin County Medical Assistance?

If you need help renewing your Hennepin County Medical Assistance, please call our office at 612-596-1300 and we will be happy to help you.

FAQs

Q. How do I renew my Hennepin County medical assistance?
A. You can renew your Hennepin County medical assistance online or by mail.

To renew online:
1. Go to the Renew My benefits website.
2. Enter your information in the “Renew My Benefits” section and click “Continue.”
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to renew your benefits.
4. If you have any questions, please call our customer service staff at 612-596-1300.

To renew by mail:
1. Complete the renewal form that was sent to you in the mail and return it to:Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health DepartmentP.O Box 718Minneapolis, MN 55440-0718 OR fax it to 612-543-0367 Attn: Client Services – Medical Assistance 2

Conclusion

We hope this guide has been helpful in explaining the renewal process for Hennepin County medical assistance. Please remember that it is important to renew your medical assistance on time to avoid any lapse in coverage. If you have any questions about the renewal process, please contact the Hennepin County Human Services Department at 612-348-4111.