Medicaid/Medical Assistance

You may qualify for health insurance based on your income. Click here to see eligibility guidelines or call the Senior Linkage Line (see bottom of this page) to request an application. You may still be eligible for Medicaid if your income is higher than the guidelines. There are two types of Medicaid. Medicaid and Medicaid with a Spenddown (for people who earn more than the eligibility limits). Medicaid can help cover your medications, hospital visits, doctors visit, hearing, vision, dental, and more.

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Click here to see what else Medicaid can cover

Medicare

You may qualify for Medicare health insurance. You must be 65 and older OR under 65 and disabled per Social Security, to qualify for Medicare. Contact your local Social Security Office to enroll. You can also call your State Health Insurance Program Office (Senior Linkage Line) for help. 

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Click here to find your local Social Security Office. 

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Click here for more information on Medicare. 

MnSure/MnCare

MnSure and MnCare are health insurance options for Minnesotans. MnCare covers low income residents who do not qualify for Medicaid (Medical Assistance). MnSure is Minnesota's Health Insurance Marketplace for those who do not get health insurance through their employer. 

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Click here for MnSure eligibility.

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Click here for MnCare eligibility.