MINNASSIST
Pregnant in Minnesota? You can likely get health coverage.
A family of 2 (you and your baby) can earn up to about $5,013 a month and get Medical Assistance (MA). Coverage lasts 12 months after the pregnancy ends. MinnAssist helps you apply for free, by phone. Call MinnAssist at (866) 655-6606.
Monthly income limit for MA during pregnancy
| Household size | Up to (per month) |
|---|---|
| 2 | $5,013 |
| 3 | $6,329 |
| 4 | $7,645 |
| 5 | $8,960 |
| 6 | $10,276 |
A pregnant person counts as at least 2 people: you plus each unborn baby. Limits from DHS (form DHS-3461A), effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Income is monthly, before taxes. Call us even if you're a little over. Some income doesn't count. (This is 278% of the federal poverty guideline.)
What to know
- Immigration status doesn't stop most pregnant people. If you are undocumented or can't get regular MA, you may still get pregnancy coverage (CHIP-funded MA) if you don't have other health insurance. You don't need a Social Security number or proof of immigration status for it.
- Earn more than the limit? You may still qualify after paying some medical bills yourself (a spenddown).
- Your baby is covered from birth through the end of the month of their first birthday, if you were on MA or emergency-only coverage (Emergency Medical Assistance) when the baby was born. No new application is needed. Report the birth so the baby's coverage can be set up.
- We help you apply, report the pregnancy or birth, and keep coverage going after the 12 months.
Common questions
- Do I have to be a citizen?
- No. If you are undocumented or can't get regular MA, you may still get pregnancy coverage, without a Social Security number or proof of immigration status.
- What if I make a little more?
- You may still qualify after paying some medical bills yourself (a spenddown). Call us and we'll check.
- Is my baby covered?
- Yes, from birth through the end of the month of their first birthday, if you were on MA or emergency-only coverage when the baby was born.
- Does your help cost anything?
- No. Our help is free.
Call (866) 655-6606 or book a free appointment.
Independent navigator organization, not MNsure or DHS. The state decides whether you qualify.