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    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

    Immigrants and Lawfully Present

    Language Support

    People with Disabilities

    Seniors

    Veterans

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