Health Care Assistance

MNsure

Apply and shop online for health care coverage by visiting MNsure.org or by calling 1-855-366-7873.

Health care coverage application (PDF)

Ramsey County residents can receive more information, application help, and apply in person at Navigator Outreach and Enrollment Grantee organizations throughout the community. To find a Navigator location near you, visit mnsure.org

Learn more: MNsure Fact Sheet

Health care application for certain populations

If you are: 65 years old or older; blind or have a disability; only requesting help with Medicare costs; receiving Supplemental Security Income; or are applying for Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities, you should apply for health care assistance using the Health Care Application for Certain Populations.

Health Care Application for Certain Populations (PDF)

Long-term care services

Anyone with a disability in need support services to stay in their homes should take a free MnCHOICES assessment. MnCHOICES helps individuals make decisions about long-term services to help thrive in their communities. Schedule a free MnCHOICES assessment by calling 651-266-3613.

Ramsey County’s Minnesota Eligibility Technology System (METS) team manages cases in the MNsure system for Ramsey County residents who receive Medical Assistance. If you have a Medical Assistance case in the MNsure system assigned to Ramsey County:

• Contact the METS team with questions Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 651-266-3870.
• Fax applications or documentation to the METS team: 651-266-3934.

Ramsey County staff can help residents access and navigate most healthcare programs.

• Medical Assistance: Minnesota’s Medicaid program and largest publicly funded health care program. Ramsey County can help you determine if you are eligible for Medical Assistance.
• MinnesotaCare: A health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes.
• Minnesota Family Planning Program: Covers only family planning services for people not already on Medical Assistance.
• Home and community-based waiver programs: Assistance for people who need extra help to stay at home instead of moving to a nursing home or other medical facility.
• Medicare savings programs: A savings program for people who have low income to help pay the cost of their Medicare coverage.
• TEFRA insurance: Insurance for children with disabilities whose parents do not qualify for other state-funded health care programs due to their income or who qualify for those programs but the cost would be too high.

Learn more about state-funded health care programs.

If you qualify for a Medical Assistance (MA), you may need to choose a health plan to receive health care services. To find the health plan that fits your needs, visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Health Plan Selection Resources page. 

Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation (MNET) provides transportation to medical appointments for people on Medical Assistance, some pregnant women, and children on MinnesotaCare who have no other transportation available.

If you are enrolled in a managed health care plan, call your plan for transportation assistance.

• Medica: 952-992-2292
• Health Partners: 952-883-7400
• UCare: 612-676-6830
• Blue Plus: 651-662-8648­­­­
• United Healthcare: 888-269-5410

Resources and reimbursement

If you need reimbursement for mileage and parking expenses even if you are in a health plan, or if you receive your care "fee for service" and need assistance with medical transportation:

Call MTM at 1-866-467-1724.

Your rides can be booked online through MTM Link.

Allowable medical transportation expenses

• Bus fare.
• Taxi fare.
• Light rail transit fare.
• Mileage reimbursement (call in advance).
• Parking with a receipt.
• Trips outside the local area, including transportation, lodging, and meals (call in advance).