Federal Changes to Medical Assistance (MA)

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Changes are coming to Medical Assistance (MA) in Minnesota, also known as Medicaid. The first changes start in October 2026, and the rest begin in January 2027. 
 

• On Oct. 1, 2026, federal law changes who can qualify for Medical Assistance based on immigration status. Find out more at Noncitizen adults / Minnesota Department of Human Services
   
• Starting Jan. 1, 2027, some adults with Medical Assistance may need to meet new work reporting and community engagement requirements to get or keep coverage. Find out more at Work requirements / Minnesota Department of Human Services
   
• Starting in 2027, some adults who get Medical Assistance will have a renewal every six months instead of once per year. Find out more at Six-month renewal / Minnesota Department of Human Services
   

• Starting Jan. 1, 2027, federal law shortens how far back Medical Assistance can go to pay for services received before a person’s application month. Find out more: Retroactive coverage / Minnesota Department of Human Services

  Get more information about what the changes are and who is affected.