As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual, fully insured group health plans, state continuation coverage, or conversion policies
Contact:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
(800) 657-3602 (Minnesota calls only)
(612) 296-2488
or call
Minnesota Department of Health (for HMOs)
(800) 657-3916 (Minnesota calls only)
(612) 282-5600
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Administrator
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
For questions about:
Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA)
Contact:
MEDICA
1.866.894.8053
http://www.mchamn.com/index.html
For questions about:
Medicaid
Contact:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
(651) 431-2670
(800) 657-3739
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/healthcare/documents/pub/dhs_id_006254.hcsp
For questions about:
MinnesotaCare
Contact:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
(651) 297-3862
(800) 657-3672
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/healthcare/documents/pub/DHS_id_006255.hcsp
For questions about:
Sage Screening Program
Contact:
Minnesota’s Department of Health
(888)643-2584
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/ccs/mbcccp.htm.
For questions about:
Other Assistance Programs
Contact:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
(651) 431-2000
(800) 627-3529
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/
For questions about:
The Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html
(Click on HCTC); or call HCTC customer service center
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/
