Special Populations
Use the information on this page to support special populations in need of application and enrollment assistance.
Application for Certain Populations
Use this application for special circumstances where a consumer's eligibility cannot be determined online through MNsure. Download this application as an electronic PDF form (DHS-3876). Only use this application if at least one of the following is true:
All applicants are:
- age 65 or older
- requesting help only with Medicare costs
- children in foster care
- age 21 years or older with no dependents and have Medicare coverage
- receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- applying for Medical Assistance for Employed Person with Disabilities (MA-EPD)
MinnesotaCare Expansion Information
DHS' MinnesotaCare Expansion presentation and the DHS Bulletin 24-21-10 provide information for assisters about the MinnesotaCare expansion.
Additional Information
- Individuals will most likely need to use one of MNsure's manual account creation options to obtain a MNsure account.
- Individuals who do not have an open case can apply via the online application or the DHS 6696 (PDF) paper application.
- Paper application should be submitted to the county of residence for processing. DHS does not process these applications.
- If a consumer is on an open case with other family members:
- Case with MA, call county and request coverage
- Case with MCRE only, call DHS and request coverage
- Premium questions should be referred to Health Care Consumer Support at 651-297-3862.
Questions?
- MNsure is unable to assist with questions about completing applications and Public Charge topics. These questions should be referred to an immigration attorney or one of the following resources:
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: 800-292-4150
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services: 651-222-5863
- Find legal help for low-income people at lawhelpmn.org/providers-and-clinics
- Medical providers with questions about billing consumers with this coverage should call MHCP Provider Resource Center at 651-431-2700 or 800-366-5411, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (closed from noon to 12:45 p.m. for lunch).
American Indians
- MNsure.org page on American Indians
- List of federally recognized tribes (PDF from the Bureau of Indian Affairs)
Immigrants and Lawfully Present
- Application Requirements: Immigration Status and Supporting Documents
- Residency Requirements: Citizenship or Immigration Status
Language Support
- Outreach Materials (many are available in non-English versions)
- Limited English Proficiency Policy
People with Disabilities
- Disability Hub (formally the Disability Linkage Line)
- Disability Benefits 101
- MNsure's accessibility page
- State Medical Review Team (SMRT) Referrals For People with Disabilities (PDF)