Minnesota Medicaid Eligibility Requirements

This page provides general guidelines for the Minnesota Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Minnesota Department of Human Services. The name of the state program is MinnesotaCare. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Minnesota Medicaid office.

Minnesota Medicaid Overview

Medicaid (Medical Assistance) is for eligible persons who need help getting care and paying medical bills.

Minnesota Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income

Enrollees must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens and live in Minnesota.

Documents Needed For Minnesota Medicaid Application

• Proof of citizenship or national status
• Proof of income
• Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
• Proof of employer sponsored coverage
• Proof of vehicles
• Proof of other health insurance
• Proof of expenses

Minnesota Medicaid Benefits

Services include clinic and physician, immunizations, ambulance, emergency room services when used for emergency care, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, lab, x-ray, family planning, pregnancy related services, nurse midwife, medical equipment and supplies, hearing aids, physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and rehabilitative therapy, transportation, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, prosthetics, nursing facilities, home health services, hospice, and more.

Minnesota Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels

Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Minnesota Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income