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Where to Call for Help

Adults with no children under the age of 18, or children that are 18 and full-time high school students, contact Anoka County Adult Intake, Anoka County Government Center, Anoka
763-422-7246

Families with children under the age of 18, or children that are 18 and full-time high school students, contact Anoka County Human Service Center, Blaine
763-717-7730 

Medical Programs

State and federally funded medical programs administered by the county may pay for all or part of a qualifying resident's medical bills. The medical programs include:

See also: FAQs for Medical Programs

Medical Assistance (MA)

MA is a federal program that may pay for qualifying persons' medical, dental and prescription bills for three months prior to an application, as well as current and future medical expenses.

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Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD)

This program allows working people with disabilities to qualify for Medical Assistance under higher income and asset limits. It is intended to encourage persons with disabilities to work and enjoy the financial benefits of being employed. There will be a premium payment based on income.

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Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care Services (LTC-MA)

The program may pay for nursing home services or in-home services for people who would otherwise need to be in a nursing home. LTC-MA is for persons who are disabled or age 65 and older.

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MinnesotaCare (MCRE)

MCRE is a state-subsidized health care program for persons who do not have any other health care insurance. It is for single people and families who do not get MA. If they meet income, asset, residence and insurance guidelines, they pay a monthly premium for insurance based on family size, income and number of persons covered.

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Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)

RMA is a federal program that provides up to eight months of health care coverage to certain non-citizens who are considered refugees.  Refugees must have been in the United States less than eight months and be ineligible for MA.

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page last updated - 03/28/2012

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