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Medical Assistance - MA - Sherburne County Public Health and Human Services

13880 Business Center Drive Northwest, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330

Eligibility

Residents of Sherburne County must: - Be a United States citizen or a qualifying noncitizen - 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

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday closed holidays
https://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/439/Medical-Assistance
[email protected]

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

Sherburne County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee
Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

A federal assistance program that helps pay for the medical care and nursing home care of individuals who cannot pay for their care. The medical services that may be paid for by Medical Assistance (MA) include: - Physician care - Hospital care - Prescriptions - Eyecare - Routine dental care - Mental health treatment - Chemical dependency care - Nursing home care - Reimbursement for medical transportation and other health care access services is available NOTE: Individuals may be eligible only for MA, or they may also be eligible for one of the cash assistance programs, EMA, and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) services. Those who receive cash through MFIP or MSA will, with few exceptions, also receive MA. MA is different from Medicare. 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 for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD).

Last Assured

10/15/2025

Providing organization

Sherburne County Public Health and Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who require protection within Sherburne County.

Medical Assistance - MA - Sherburne County Public Health and Human Services