Are adults eligible for MNCare?
As stated above, parents, relative caregivers and some other adults with children in the household may be eligible for MNCare providing they meet income eligibility and other program requirements. Adults without children in the household are also eligible for MNCare but at a lower income level and with limited benefits package. Adults without children must have an income below 175% of FPG to be eligible for MNCare. Under the program (effective 10/01/03), they pay a low cost monthly premium and receive coverage only for physician, drugs, outpatient and lab/diagnostic services with an annual cap of $5,000. Hospitalization (inpatient services) is covered with an annual cap of $10,000 a year. Adults without children in MNCare also are required to pay some co-payments for these services.
