Apply for Coverage

Income guidelines can be used to provide a quick estimate on a consumers qualification for financial assistance.

Application Resources

Resources, links, and information to assist through navigating the online application process. These materials aim to clarify which application is most suitable based on the specific needs of the consumer.

• METS Department of Human Services through LoginMN: Information and application link for applying for MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance (MA).
• MNsure Eligibility and Enrollment System (MN-EES): Application used to apply for a qualified health plan (QHP).

In limited cases, it may be necessary to use a paper application.

Completing Applications through the METS Navigator Portal

Use this application to determine whether a consumer qualifies for financial assistance for health coverage based on income and other eligibility information.

Start an Application

If the consumer has not started an application, you will see the "Apply for Assistance with Healthcare" link on the consumer's home page and there will not be information under Submitted Applications. You will click this link to begin an application on behalf of the consumer. The online application will be the exact same series of screens you would see if you were completing the application on behalf of the consumer.

Resume an Application

If a consumer already has an application in progress, there will be a “Resume Application” option on the consumer’s home page and there will not be information under Submitted Applications. To complete the application on the consumer’s behalf, select the “Resume Application” link. The application opens to the last page the consumer completed before saving and exiting. Make sure to go back and check all pages of the application for accurate information. Since the application hasn’t been submitted, you can also go back and edit information that was already entered.

Submit an Application

When you are ready to submit the consumer’s application using the assister portal, make sure you do the following:

• Check all pages to make sure information is complete. Check for duplicate or missing information.
• If the consumer wants a copy of their application, you can select the print options.
• Review with the consumer all of the consent and privacy information on the signature page, including the federal tax information authorization.
• Enter the consumer’s name into the signature field. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME in the signature field.