How to Renew Your Medical Assistance in Minnesota

If you need help renewing your medical assistance in Minnesota, this blog post is for you. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step so that you can get the coverage you need.

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Introduction

Medical Assistance also known as MA, helps pay for medical bills for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, people who are 65 or older, and people with disabilities. If you have MA coverage and your income or other circumstances change, you must renew your coverage each year to make sure you still qualify. You can renew your coverage online through the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ (DHS) MNsure website.

You will need to provide information about your household income and size, as well as any changes that have happened since you last applied for or renewed your coverage. You will also need to indicate whether you want to keep the same health plan or choose a new one. If you renew online, you will be asked to create an account on the MNsure website. You will need to provide an email address and create a username and password.

What is medical assistance?

Medical Assistance (MA) helps pay medical bills for people with low incomes. If you have a low income and are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, you may qualify for MA. If you qualify, you can choose to get your MA through a managed care plan or through fee-for-service Medical assistance

Who is eligible for medical assistance?

You may be eligible for medical assistance if you:
· Are a U.S. citizen or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence
· Meet Minnesota residency requirements
· Cannot get health care coverage through your job or another source
· Have a low income

How do I renew my medical assistance?

You can renew your medical assistance by calling 1-800-657-3739, visiting https://www.mnsure.org/, or in person at a MNsure Assister site or county office.

What if I have a change in my circumstances?

It is your responsibility to report changes in your circumstances to the county or tribal human services agency. You must report these changes:
-within 10 days of the change, if the change may decrease your medical assistance eligibility or coverage
-within 30 days of the change, if the change may increase your medical assistance eligibility or coverage.

Changes that you must report include, but are not limited to:
– changes in living arrangements, such as moving into or out of a nursing home or group home;
– becoming pregnant or no longer being pregnant;
– changes in income from working, including starting a new job, getting a raise, working more hours, or quitting a job;
– changes in unearned income, such as winning the lottery;
– changes in resources, such as selling a car; and
– Medicare enrollment or any other health insurance coverage.

What if I move to a different county or state?

If you move to a different county or state, you need to contact the medical assistance office in your new area to reapply for medical assistance. In some states, you may be able to keep your Minnesota medical assistance for a limited time if you move out of state. If you have any questions about moving and medical assistance, please contact your case manager.

What if I am no longer eligible for medical assistance?

If you are no longer eligible for medical assistance, you will need to reapply. You can do this by visiting the Minnesota Department of Human Services website or by calling 1-855-266-9675.

How do I appeal a decision about my medical assistance?

If you are not happy with a decision about your medical assistance, you may appeal the decision. You have the right to file an appeal if you:

-Are denied medical assistance
-Have medical assistance discontinued
-Receive a notice that your medical assistance will be limited
-You think the amount of medical assistance you are getting is wrong

You must file your appeal within 90 days of the date on the decision notice. If you need help filing an appeal, please contact your county or tribal human services office.

Where can I get more information about medical assistance?

You can get more information about medical assistance, also called MA, from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) or from your county or tribal human services office. If you have questions about your MA, call the DHS Helpline at 1-800-657-3719.

Conclusion

After you have reviewed your case and updated your contact information, you will need to sign and date the “Case Review Findings” form. This form is proof that you have reviewed your personal situation with a medical assistance representative.