Benefits Guide
Emergency Medical Assistance
Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) is limited health coverage available to people in an emergency or those with a chronic illness. An emergency is an injury that will result in death if not immediately treated; this includes giving birth. EMA covers physical or mental health emergencies as well as chronic medical conditions, including some very limited HIV complications, which place the person's health in serious jeopardy. EMA typically does not cover preventive care, immunizations, family planning, or organ transplants.
Eligibility
EMA coverage is limited to care related to an emergency. EMA is available to immigrants regardless of their immigration status. Outside of immigration status, the guidelines for EMA are the same as Medical Assistance (MA).
How to Apply
EMA is administered by county human services offices. Individuals can apply in person at the nearest County Human Services Department, download and print applications from the Minnesota Department of Human Services website or request an application from the Minnesota Department of Human Services at:
Health Care Eligibility and Access
PO Box 64989
St. Paul, MN 55164–0989
Phone: 651–431–2283 or 888–938–3224
Fax: 651–431–7423
