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Moving to or from Minnesota with Medicaid

Moving TO Minnesota

Medical Assistance (MA) (Minnesota's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Minnesota resident applies fresh through Minnesota Department of Human Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Minnesota's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Minnesota

Leaving Minnesota ends your Medical Assistance (MA) (Minnesota's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Minnesota Department of Human Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services ↗ (application page)

Minnesota Medicaid at a glance

Program nameMedical Assistance (MA)
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Minnesota?

Minnesota Department of Human Services, which runs the program as Medical Assistance (MA). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Minnesota make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Minnesota; eligibility is decided on Minnesota's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Minnesota?

Contact Minnesota Department of Human Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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