March 17, 2016
To date, a majority of the 1095-A forms (67%) have
been sent to Minnesotans who enrolled in a qualified health plan in 2015. MNsure and MN.IT are still processing the remaining forms.
In addition to the automated process currently underway, we
have begun manual production of the forms and have dedicated additional staff
resources to this work. This will increase the frequency in which the forms
are mailed.
We apologize for any
difficulty this delay has created. We are working as quickly and as accurately
as we can to resolve it
Enrollment Deadline
Small groups enrolling for an effective date of May 1, 2016,
must submit their Employer Application to MNsure_SHOP@state.mn.us by March 25,
2016.
Tax Credits for Small Employers
Your small business might be eligible to receive tax credits
that can lower your costs. Use this
calculator to get an estimate of your tax credit. Small employers must meet
the eligibility
requirements established by the IRS to qualify for the small business tax
credit.
If you’re eligible, you’ll claim the tax credit when you
submit your federal income tax returns. The tax credit covers up to 50 percent
of premium costs for taxable organizations and up to 35 percent for tax-exempt
organizations.
MNsure is currently accepting proposals for the Navigator
Outreach and Enrollment Grant Program. Proposals are due on or before Friday,
April 1, 2016, at 1 p.m. Central Time.
We
will release the written responses to all questions received regarding this RFP
on March 18. The Q and A will be posted under Questions and Answers on the Funding Opportunities
web page.
Use your health insurance to stay healthy, not only when you
are sick or have an emergency. Preventive care is part of your health plan. All
health plans purchased through MNsure include many free tests for adults and kids—at no cost to you.
More about
using your coverage
The 2016 open enrollment period is now closed, but you still
may qualify for a special enrollment period this year. Big life events like
having a baby, getting married or losing insurance due to a layoff could allow
you to get private health insurance coverage outside of open enrollment. Go to
our website for a list of qualifying
life events and find out how to apply for a special enrollment period.
Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients, members of federally
recognized Indian tribes or small group employers enrolling in the Small
Business Health Options Program (SHOP) may enroll year round.
Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873
Open Monday-Friday, 8
a.m.-6 p.m.
Get in-person assistance
Find a navigator or broker in your community.
Check our events calendar for enrollment opportunities and events
near you.
Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
March 24, 2:30-5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis\
MNsure Board of Directors Meeting
April 20, 1-3 p.m.
81 East 7th Street, 1st Floor Atrium, St. Paul
This meeting is also being broadcast via live-streaming audio.
All of the board meetings can be attended in
person and are also available online. MNsure is committed to
accessibility and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with physical or mental disabilities. Please submit your specific request for
reasonable accommodations to AEO@MNsure.org at
least two weeks in advance of the event date. We appreciate your interest in
MNsure.
Minnesota Health Insurance Program Rep 1 (Posting number 1764;
closes 3/17/16)
Business Systems Analyst (Posting number 3000; closes
3/21/16)
More details on
our website
Go to the State of Minnesota
jobs website
“With
clock ticking, MNsure adding staff for tax forms” (Star Tribune)
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