Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP)
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Noncitizen adult Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility changes are now in effect

On Oct. 1, 2026, federal law changed who can qualify for federally funded Medical Assistance based on immigration status. Now, noncitizens age 21 or older who are not pregnant must have one of several specific immigration statuses to keep their MA coverage. (Note, children under age 21 who are lawfully present and people who are pregnant regardless of immigration status remain eligible.)

You can find detailed information about the new rules in the noncitizen adults section of the federal Medicaid changes webpage, and refer to the toolkit materials created by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to help partners communicate about these changes.