Healthcare

Resources About Healthcare

People with disabilities and their families often rely on medical assistance to cover the costs of healthcare and supports. Learn how to apply for assistance and find the coverage you need.

The Arc would like to thank Delta Dental of Minnesota for supporting our efforts to ensure all members of our community can access the healthcare they need.

Cost Effective Health Insurance
Private health coverage for which the cost is likely to be less than what Medical Assistance would pay for similar services.
Arc Guide to Cost Effective Health Insurance
Medical Assistance
Minnesota’s Medicaid program for people with disabilities, people with low incomes, pregnant women, children, adults without children, and people who are blind.
Read the Arc Guide to Medical Assistance
Medical Assistance TEFRA
Provides benefits for children with disabilities who do not otherwise qualify due to income.
Read the Arc Guide to Medical Assistance TEFRA
Medical Assistance Renewals
All Medical Assistance enrollees are required to renew their healthcare every 6 or 12 months.
Read the Arc Guide to Medical Assistance Renewals
MnCHOICES
An assessment tool that determines eligibility for many programs and services.
Read the Arc Guide to MnCHOICES
Managed Care
Read the Arc Guide to Managed Care
Read the Arc Guide to Managed Care
State Medical Review Team
Read the Arc Guide to the State Medical Review Team
Read the Arc Guide to the State Medical Review Team
Healthcare and Related Programs
This info chart breaks down options for Medical Assistance.
See the Healthcare and Related Programs info chart
Minnesota Health Care Directives
Completing a Health Care Directive can give you peace of mind for the future.
Read the Arc Guide to Minnesota Health Care Directives
Health Content Guide
Spanish Version
View the content guide here

How Do I Get More Information?

For more information, call The Arc at 952.920.0855 or toll-free at 833.450.1494, or submit your question to Ask An Advocate.