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February 15, 2018

A Word from the CEO

If you've enrolled in health coverage through us, thank you for using MNsure. I hope having coverage gives you peace of mind, and I encourage you to familiarize yourself with your plan's network so that you can use your coverage when you need it. More information on knowing your network is found below.

If you still need to find health insurance, explore your options on MNsure.org. While open enrollment has ended, some Minnesotans are still able to enroll. Individuals eligible for MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance can find coverage through MNsure year-round. Additionally, Minnesotans who experience a qualifying life event or loss of coverage may be eligible for a special enrollment period so long as they act within 60 days.

Every Minnesotan deserves the security of health coverage. I'm happy MNsure can be the place to which hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans turn to find that coverage.

Allison O'Toole, CEO

Using Your Coverage: Know Your Network

Do you know what medical network your plan covers, and which doctors are in-network? Don't pay more than you have to for your medical care. Make sure the doctors and clinics you go to are in your plan's network. Before you schedule a medical test or procedure, check if the doctors and health care facilities are in-network to avoid surprise big bills. Read more about using your coverage

2018 Coverage Available through Special Enrollment

Big life events like getting married, having a baby, or losing insurance due to a layoff can make you eligible for a special enrollment period in 2018. You may qualify for a special effective date of coverage. 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, or are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, you can enroll through MNsure at any time of the year.

Get Free Help

Free application & enrollment help Find a navigator or broker in your community. Find an enrollment event near you. Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873 (or 651-539-2099) Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday

Upcoming Meetings

Health Industry Advisory Committee Meeting
February 22, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis

Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
February 27, 2:30–5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis

MNsure Board of Directors Meeting
March 14, 1–3 p.m.
81 East 7th Street, 1st Floor Atrium, St. Paul
This meeting is also being broadcast through live-streaming audio.

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.

Career Postings

Policy Analyst and Business Specialist (Job ID 20275, closes 2/26/18)

More details on our website

Go to the State of Minnesota jobs website

In the News

"MNsure, other state exchanges top feds on enrollment" (Star Tribune)

"This year's Affordable Care Act open enrollment numbers buck expectations" (PBS News Hour)

"ObamaCare enrollment tells tale of two systems" (The Hill)

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