MNsure Bulletin: open enrollment dates announced & more

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MNsure Bulletin

September 5, 2019

2020 Open Enrollment Dates Announced

2020 open enrollment starts Nov. 1 and ends Dec. 23, 2019

Minnesotans will have seven weeks to shop for 2020 private health coverage: Friday, November 1, through Monday, December 23. MNsure's enrollment period is eight days longer than the federal open enrollment period.

If you enroll by December 23, you will have coverage on January 1.

"This year, Minnesotans will have seven weeks to sign up for health and dental coverage that will be in effect on January 1, 2020," said MNsure CEO Nate Clark. "It's important to be covered all twelve months of the year. We're here to help make sure consumers are able to choose a plan and enroll by the December 23 deadline so they can start using their coverage right away in the New Year."

Consumers will be able to view and compare 2020 private plans in mid-October so they can be prepared to enroll in their plans when open enrollment begins November 1


2019 Coverage Available through Special Enrollment

You could still qualify to enroll

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. You may qualify for a special effective date of coverage. In most cases, you must enroll within 60 days of the event.

Go to our website for a list of qualifying life events and watch our videos for more details on how to apply.

If you qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, or are a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, you can enroll through MNsure at any time of the year.


Using Your Coverage for Emergency Care

For emergencies, find the nearest hospital or health facility, even if it is out of your network. Health insurance plans offered through MNsure cover emergency care. (Always call 911 for life or death situations.)

For less serious and non-life-threatening health conditions or illnesses, consider making an appointment with your regular doctor or visiting an urgent care clinic first. It’ll likely be faster, easier and cost less than an ER visit.

If you have questions about your coverage, call your insurance company to get help.

Read more about using your coverage


Get Free Help

Get free local help

Find a navigator or broker in your community.

Check our calendar for an enrollment event near you.

Call the Contact Center at 651-539-2099 (855-366-7873 outside the Twin Cities). Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Online Support

Need help, but don't have time to call? We have an online help tool that is tailored to assist with our most common questions.

You can find information about common technical issues, submitting an appeal, checking on the status of your enrollment, how to get help with a Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare case, and more.


Upcoming Meetings

METS Executive Steering Committee Meeting
September 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hearing Room 1100, Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Avenue West, St. Paul

Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
September 24, 2:30 - 5 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis

Health Industry Advisory Committee Meeting
September 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis

MNsure Board of Directors Meeting
October 16, 1 - 3 p.m.
355 Randolph Avenue, Suite 100, 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

Systems Business Analyst (Job ID 35274; closes 9/16/19)

More details on our website

Go to the State of Minnesota jobs website


In the News

"MNsure announces enrollment period for 2020 coverage" (Austin Daily Herald)

"MNsure Open Enrollment For 2020 Begins November 1" (Lakeland PBS)

"MNsure to open 2020 enrollment period in November" (FOX 9 TV)

"MNsure announces 7-week enrollment period for 2020 coverage" (AP via KTTC-TV)

"MNsure enrollment window shrinks so all enrollees plans can start Jan. 1" (Pioneer Press)

"MNsure Announces Open Enrollment Dates" (KTOE Radio)


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