Families and Children (PMAP)

South Country Health Allianceโ€™s Families and Children (also referred to as Medical Assistance or PMAP) is our largest program. Medical Assistance is health care coverage for children, families, pregnant women and adults under age 65 that meet Minnesota income requirements.

To be eligible, you must live in Brown, Dodge, Goodhue, Kanabec, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha or Waseca counties (see service area map).ย Medical Assistanceย eligibility is determined by a financial worker in your county. See Medical Assistance eligibility information (external link) from DHS.

In addition to medical, dental and eye care, Medical Assistance members can receive these health care services:

  • 2 dental preventive visits and fluoride varnishes per year
  • Free car seats for eligible children up to 8 years old
  • Preventive care and well care rewards for completing screenings and well care visits
  • Free rides to health care appointments (only available for covered appointments with network providers)
  • Free translationย service if English is not your first language
  • A local Community Care Connector who can help you with coverage or provider issues

You must be qualified in order to enroll in Medical Assistance. To find out if you qualify you will need to do one of the following:

  • Call or visit your local county human services office
  • Call Minnesota Health Care Programs at 1-800-657-3739 or TTYย  1-800-627-3529 or 711
  • Learn more (external link) on the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website

If you have any questions about South Country Health Alliance or ourย Families and Childrenย program, call Member Services.ย A Member Services specialist will be happy to answer your questions.

For Member Rights and Responsibilities, see Sections 3 and 4 in the Member Handbook (under Member Materials to the right).

Last Updated on 12/29/2023 by

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