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Directions to MinnesotaCare's St. Paul Office

How do I apply?
1. You must fill out an application.

Click here for an application you can complete, print and mail.

Or have an application sent to you by:

• calling (651) 431-2670 (Twin Cities metro area) or (800) 657-3739 (outside Twin Cities metro area)
• calling or going to your county human services office.
Applications are also available from many health care providers and county human service agencies.
2. Read the instructions, fill out the application and gather your documents of proof (such as wage stubs from the past 30 days).

3. Mail your application to:

MinnesotaCare
P.O. Box 64838
St. Paul, MN 55164-0838


or

Take your application to:

MinnesotaCare
Elmer L. Andersen Building
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101


Some county offices take MinnesotaCare applications. Click here for a list of county offices that take MinnesotaCare applications.

If you need help filling out the application:
• Call or visit MinnesotaCare at the Elmer L. Andersen Building on 540 Cedar Street in St. Paul. Directions to MinnesotaCare’s St. Paul office.
• Call or visit your county human services office.
When will I find out if I am eligible?
A MinnesotaCare enrollment representative will review your application and send you a notice within 30 – 45 days telling you if you are eligible.

MinnesotaCare coverage usually begins the month after you pay your first premium. MinnesotaCare may pay for past medical bills for people who apply within 30 days after their Medical Assistance or General Assistance Medical Care coverage ends.

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Questions?
(651) 431-2670 (Twin Cities metro area) or
(800) 657-3739 (outside Twin Cities metro area)
TTY: (800) 627-3529 or 711
Phone numbers for county human service agencies



Related Pages
•  Application for Minnesota Health Care Programs
•  MinnesotaCare county phone numbers and addresses
•  Child & Teen Checkups
•  Veterans Information

Related Links
•  Minnesota Department of Health Web site
•  MinnesotaHelp.info

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