Renew Your Health Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about renewals below. If your question isn’t answered, please contact us.

• What is a renewal?

  A renewal is a review of your income and other information to see if you and other family members are still eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare.

• How often will I need to renew my health insurance?

  Most MA and MinnesotaCare enrollees have a renewal once a year.

• When will I get my renewal forms?

  If you have MA, you can expect to get renewal forms about two months before the month you originally applied for health insurance. For example, if you applied in July, your MA renewal forms will be mailed to you in May. Do not worry if you don’t remember when you applied. Renewal forms will be mailed to you when it is time to renew your MA.

  If you have MinnesotaCare, you can expect to get your renewal forms in October.

• What can I expect when it is time for my renewal?

  You will receive your renewal form about two months prior to your renewal month. The cover page will indicate the individuals in your household who need to update and return the renewal form, and it will indicate if any individuals in your household have renewed automatically. Review the information carefully as it is important to update incorrect information and return to the servicing agency before the due date. Portico can help with your renewal.

• How will I get my renewal forms?

  You will get your renewal forms in the mail. They will be sent to the mailing address on file for your MA or MinnesotaCare case.

• How do I make sure I will get my renewal forms in the mail?

  If you moved, make sure to report your new address right away.

  If you have MA, or your household has both MA and MinnesotaCare, call your county or tribal agency.

  If you have MinnesotaCare, call DHS Health Care Consumer Support at 651.297.3862 or 800.657.3672.