Apply for health care

People who are DACA grantees

To be eligible for MinnesotaCare, a DACA grantee must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a resident of Minnesota
  • Have income within the program income limits
  • Cannot already have access to certain types of health insurance
  • Meet other program requirements
Learn more

How to apply

To apply for MinnesotaCare, complete the Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs.

  • Note: Do not apply online at MNsure.org. Online applications will not result in eligibility for MinnesotaCare.
  • Under the question that asks for immigration status, write code “N.” Also answer other questions in this section of the application relevant to your DACA status.
  • Before submitting the completed paper application, write “DACA” at the top of the application cover.
  • You may need to provide proof of your income or DACA status or other information so we can make sure you qualify for MinnesotaCare. If you need to send in proof, we will send you a letter asking for it.
The application form is available in the following languages:English (PDF) Español (PDF) Hmoob (PDF) Pусский (PDF) Af Soomaali (PDF) Tiếng Việt (PDF)Afaan Oromo (PDF)

Submit your application in any of the following ways:

By mail

Mail your application to:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
PO Box 64839
St. Paul, MN 55164-0839

By fax

Fax your application to 651-431-7579

In person

Drop your application off at:

  • Department of Human Services 540 Cedar Street, St. Paul OR
  • Your local county or Tribal human services agency or a certified assister
    • The county or Tribal agency or certified assister will forward the application to DHS for processing
Find your local county or Tribal agency