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Medical Support Programs

For more information, or to apply for medical support programs, call
Anoka County Adult Intake
763-422-7246

Medical Assistance (MA) Program

For more information, or to apply for Medical Assistance:

Adults without children contact Adult Intake at the Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, 763-422-7246.

Families contact Anoka County Human Service Center, Blaine, 763-717-7730.

For persons under age 21, over age 65, disabled, pregnant, blind and for some parents and caretakers of a child under age 21. MA is a federal program that may pay for qualifying persons' medical, dental and prescription bills for three months prior to an application, as well as current and future medical expenses.


General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) Program

For more information, or to apply for General Assistance Medical Care:

Adults without children contact Adult Intake at the Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, 763-422-7246.

Families contact Anoka County Human Service Center, Blaine, 763-717-7730.

For persons who cannot get Medical Assistance and are not getting help from other state or federal medical programs. GAMC is a state program that may pay medical bills for qualifying people. Persons getting cash assistance through the General Assistance program may also qualify for this program.


Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) Program

For more information, or to apply for Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities:

Adults without children contact Adult Intake at the Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, 763-422-7246.

Families contact Anoka County Human Service Center, Blaine, 763-717-7730.

This program allows working people with disabilities to qualify for Medical Assistance under higher income and asset limits. It is intended to encourage persons with disabilities to work and enjoy the financial benefits of being employed. There may be a premium payment based on income.


Prescription Drug Program (PDP)

For more information, or to apply for the Prescription Drug Program (PDP):

Contact Adult Intake at the Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, 763-422-7246.

This program is for persons age 65 and older who have no insurance. There is a monthly $35 co-payment.


State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

For more information, go to State Health Insurance Assistance Program on this Web site.


Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)

For more information, or to apply for Refugee Medical Assistance:

Adults without children contact Adult Intake at the Anoka County Government Center, Anoka, 763-422-7246.

Families contact Anoka County Human Service Center, Blaine, 763-717-7730.

RMA is a federal program that may pay medical bills for non-citizens with refugee status who cannot pay them. Refugees must have been in the United States less than 8 months and are ineligible for Medical Assistance.


page last updated - 09/07/2004

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