MinnesotaCare Renewal Notices Go Out This Fall
Some enrollees must return renewal forms while others have had coverage automatically renewed.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Insurance
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services is mailing annual MinnesotaCare renewal notices to enrollees this fall. Some enrollees must complete and return a renewal form, while others have been notified their coverage was automatically renewed.
Why it matters
Federal and state requirements call for MinnesotaCare eligibility to be reviewed every year, so enrollees need to act on their notice to keep coverage. Renewal forms can be submitted online through the state's document upload tool or by mail.
MinnesotaCare covers more than 90,000 Minnesotans, with monthly premiums of no more than $80 per person. The source does not state how many enrollees must return renewal forms versus how many were automatically renewed.
The players
Minnesota Department of Human Services
The state agency that administers the MinnesotaCare program and mails its annual renewal notices to enrollees.
The details
Renewal notices feature a blue circle, and some enrollees received a form that must be completed and returned. Coverage includes doctor visits, mental health services, prescription medications, hospital stays and preventive care, and renewal information is also available through an online health care account at mn.gov/dhs/online.
Timeline
Fall 2026: Enrollees expected to receive renewal notices in their mailboxes.
Program Context
The mailing of renewal notices is the practical step through which Minnesota carries out the annual MinnesotaCare eligibility review required by federal and state rules. Each cycle requires enrollees to confirm or update their information to remain covered.
Enrollees who receive a renewal form must complete and return it to keep coverage in place. Those who were automatically renewed need to take no action beyond checking the notice for accuracy.
The takeaway
Check your mail this fall and act promptly on any MinnesotaCare renewal form, since returning it on time is what keeps your coverage active.
What happens next
Enrollees should watch for renewal notices in their mailboxes this fall and return any required forms by the deadline stated on the notice.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Insurance news in Minnesota.
More information
Visit the MinnesotaCare renewal online resource center for details on completing your renewal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Grand Rapids Herald-Review.
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