Programs Overview

Minnesota Health Care Programs

Minnesota offers several public health care programs that help families and individuals access affordable health coverage. These programs provide health care services to eligible Minnesotans and are administered by state, county, and Tribal agencies under the supervision of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Medical Assistance

Medical Assistance (MA) is Minnesota's name for the federal Medicaid program, which provides health care coverage for low-income adults, parents, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. County and tribal servicing agencies administer MA.is funded by federal, state and county dollars fund MA. See the MA chapter for more information.

MinnesotaCare

MinnesotaCare is a publicly funded state health care program for eligible low-income individuals who do not qualify for Medical Assistance and do not have access to affordable and comprehensive employer-sponsored insurance and it is funded by federal and state dollars and enrollee premiums. See the MinnesotaCare chapter for more information.

Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help eligible Medicare beneficiaries pay for Medicare costs including premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. People may qualify for MSPs instead of, or in addition to, MA. See the MSP chapter for more information. See the MSP chapter for more information.

Minnesota Family Planning Program

The Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP) provides coverage for family planning and related health care services. The program increases access to pre-pregnancy family planning services for low-income Minnesotans and helps reduce the number of unintended pregnancies. See the MFPP chapter for more information.

Other Insurance Affordability Programs

MNsure administers eligibility for Minnesota’s advance premium tax credits, cost sharing reductions and unassisted qualified health plans. Eligibility policy related to these programs is available through MNsure.