Medical Assistance - MA - Polk County Social Services
1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Eligibility
Residents of Polk County must:
- Be a United States citizen or nonqualifying citizen
- Meet the income limit and asset limit, if any
- Meet any other program rules
Required documents
Application/registration form
photo ID
proof of address
proof of household income
Social Security number for each person requesting MA, unless an exception is met
verification of assets
Hours
- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
- Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Apply online at https://auth.mnsure.org/RIDP/?account_type=Individual
- Apply on paper using the appropriate form at https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/resources/paper-applications.jsp. Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.?
Fees
For some members, there is no cost. Others may have to pay a portion of the cost of a service. This may include a spenddown.
Service area
Polk County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
- No Fee
Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide.
MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received.
NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance of Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Polk County Social Services
Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.