Minnesota Expands Medical Assistance Program to Low-Income Childless Adults

On March 1, 2011, Minnesota expanded eligibility for its Medical Assistance program to low-income adults without children in the home. The expansion replaces two state-funded programs—General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) and MinnesotaCare—that provide coverage to about 83,000 people. An additional 12,000 people who are uninsured are expected to enroll in the Medical Assistance program. Eligibility is limited to individuals or couples with incomes at or below 75% of the poverty level, about $677 a month or $8,124 a year for one person. The Minnesota Department of Human Services released details about the expansion . . .