October 5, 2017
There is good news for Minnesotans who buy health insurance
on the individual market: Premiums costs for 2018 are stabilizing with the help
of a new state reinsurance program, and costs are decreasing in most cases.
The average statewide rate changes for 2018 range from a 38
percent decrease to a less than three percent increase.
Four health insurance companies, BluePlus, HealthPartners,
Medica and UCare, will offer over 80 different health insurance plans through
MNsure. Multiple health care plans through MNsure will be available in every
county across the state.
"While premiums have stabilized this year, all Minnesotans
should take a few minutes to visit mnsure.org and find out what their options
are to save money," said MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole. "For Minnesotans
that qualify for these tax credits, it can make big difference in their monthly
budget."
Plan premiums and tax credit info will be available on
MNsure.org starting October 16.
Open enrollment for 2018 starts in just a few weeks, on
November 1.Save time later by taking action
now. Here are some tips to get ready.
You can browse and compare 2018 private insurance plans
starting October 16.
Applicants are being sought to fill open seats on MNsure's
Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee and on its Health Industry
Advisory Committee.
The advisory committees provide guidance, advice and
recommendations to the MNsure Board of Directors as it carries out its mission.
Minnesotans interested in serving on these committees must submit a
resume and a completed application by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 12.
Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873 (or 651-539-2099) or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter.
(Due to privacy policy, not all questions can be handled via social media)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Big life events like getting married, having a baby, or
losing insurance due to a layoff could make you eligible to get health
insurance for 2017. Go to our website for a list of qualifying
life events and find out how to apply for a special enrollment period. In
most cases, you must enroll within 60 days of the event.
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.
MNsure Board of
Directors Meeting
October 18, 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
October 24, 10 a.m.–noon
Room 1100, Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W., St. Paul
Consumer and Small
Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
October 24, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis
Health Industry
Advisory Committee Meeting
October 30, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis
All of the board meetings can be attended in
person and are 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
individual health plan rates stabilize for 2018" (Minnesota Public
Radio)
"Health
premium prices to steady or decrease for 2018" (Mankato Free Press)
"Premiums
declining, steady for plans via MNsure" (StarTribune)
"Minnesota
Health Insurers Release Final 2018 Rates" (Associated Press)
"Individual
health insurance news better than a year ago" (Bemidji Pioneer)
"Many
Individual Health Insurance Rates Will Decrease in 2018 After Reinsurance"
(KSTP-TV)
"Insurance
rates tick up for small businesses, dip for MNsure" (Minneapolis/St.
Paul Business Journal)
"Gov.
Dayton makes second plea for MinnesotaCare" (StarTribune)
"Follow
Minnesota's lead with reinsurance to stabilize health care premiums"
(StarTribune editorial)
Stay updated on the latest MNsure news.
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