Health care coverage

Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare online application and DHS health care account access

Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare help Minnesotans get the health care they need at little or no cost. Whether you’re managing your own health or supporting someone close to you, sign in to view an account or start a new application.

IMPORTANT: Households applying with any of the following members must apply using a paper application to get help faster:

  • Members over 65 years old
  • Members who are Blind
  • Members with disabilities
  • Members looking for long-term care services
Members over 65 years old, who are Blind, or who are disabled Members looking for long-term care services

Access your DHS health care account

Select your account type: Resident, Worker or Navigator.

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Residents

(Sign in or create account)

For Minnesota residents (individuals under 65 or families) applying for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare coverage or managing their account.

Resident login

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Workers

For eligibility workers at a county, Tribal or state agency who process applications, verify eligibility and manage cases.

Worker login

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Navigators

For navigators in the community who help residents understand programs, prepare applications and access accounts on their behalf.

Navigator login

Who’s eligible for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare?

Use this quick guide to see which program may fit your situation for using the online application. Your final eligibility will be based on your household size, income, age, pregnancy status and Minnesota residency:

  • Both programs require you to live in Minnesota or plan to live in Minnesota.
  • Both programs require you to be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen to be eligible.
    • See the Non-citizens section of this page for more information.
  • You can view the income limits for both programs on the Income and asset limits page
Jump to non-citizens section Income and asset limits

If your household income is very low

You may qualify for Medical Assistance

  • Most children, pregnant people, and adults ages 19-64 qualify at lower income levels
  • No monthly premium
  • Small co-pays for some services

If your income is too high for Medical Assistance but still limited

You may qualify for MinnesotaCare

  • For people with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • Low monthly premium based on income
  • Small copays may apply