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Fee-for-service coverage for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare

This information is for people enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare who get medical services through fee-for-service coverage (county workers may use the term “straight MA”). This means that you will not be enrolled in a health plan. You need to see medical providers that are enrolled with the state and the state pays providers for each service they provide. Continue reading to see who to call for help, how to find a provider, and learn what services are covered.

Contact Information

Have a question or need to update your information and don’t know who to call? Use this quick reference guide to learn who to call for assistance with your question, or to update your information.

If you have questions about applying for or renewing your MA, you may need to call your county or Tribe. Their contact information can be found here: county information and Tribal information

Getting Started

Understanding Your Costs

  • MA members do not have any copays.
  • Some MinnesotaCare members have copays.
  • Some people may be eligible for MA with a "spend-down" which is like a deductible. Members are responsible for the health care expenses that are part of the spenddown.  
  • Some MA members have other insurance (e.g. Medicare or from an employer). 
  • Health care providers can bill you for certain services.

Getting Health Care

Additional Resources

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