November 17, 2016
MNsure urges Minnesotans who need coverage to shop and
enroll in health insurance this open enrollment period to secure health care coverage
for 2017. If you purchase a plan by December 15, you will be insured on January
1.
“We know some Minnesotans are confused because they’re hearing news coverage about potential changes in the law,” said MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole. “We want to make it very clear to Minnesotans: If you enroll this open enrollment period, you’re protected through 2017.”
While premiums charged by private insurance companies have increased this year, many Minnesotans are finding that their increases are partially or fully offset by monthly tax credits, which are only available through MNsure. Individuals earning up to $47,520 per year and families of four earning up to $97,200 per year can qualify.
Medica has reached its enrollment cap and is no longer
accepting new customers for 2017 insurance coverage, both on and off MNsure.
Medica plans are now only available to those renewing
coverage with Medica and consumers in certain counties (find
out if you qualify).
Plans from other health insurance companies are still
available, but it’s important to complete your enrollment as soon as possible
to have access to the widest range of plan options available.
As of November 13, MNsure has enrolled more than 35,000
people into health coverage, including 23,883 in a private health plan, 8,574 in
Medical Assistance and 2,753 in MinnesotaCare. MNsure’s private health plan enrollment is on a record pace, with the majority of consumers qualifying for tax credits.
Need help selecting a health insurance plan? Check out our plan
comparison tool.
The tool makes it easier to find the right plan for you and
your family by comparing the health plans available to you on MNsure.org based
on total estimated cost (not just premiums or deductibles).
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Our new TV ads highlight the free in-person help available from
MNsure-certified assisters (brokers and navigators), and how MNsure.org is the
only place to compare plans and qualify for financial help.
If you haven’t seen them yet, you can watch them on our
YouTube channel.
“Needle in a Haystack”
“Don't Walk By”
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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.
If you qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, are a member of
a federally recognized Indian tribe, or are a small group employer, you can
enroll through MNsure at any time of the year.
Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Open until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.
Get in-person enrollment help
Find a navigator or broker in your community.
Enrollment events and
opportunities are happening throughout
the state. Check our events calendar for those near you.
Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
November 22, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis
Health
Industry Advisory Committee Meeting
December
1, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis
MNsure Board of Directors Meeting
December 14, 1–3 p.m.
81 East 7th Street, 1st Floor Atrium, St. Paul
This meeting is
also being broadcast through live-streaming audio.
METS Executive Steering Committee Meeting
December 20, 10 a.m.–12
p.m.
Room 1100, Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W., St. Paul
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.
"MNsure
says enrollment for health plans up big thus far” (Star Tribune)
“Medica hits health plan enrollment cap for
2017” (Star Tribune)
“Federal uncertainty clouds Minnesota health
care debate” (AP)
Stay updated on the latest MNsure news.
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