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March 31, 2022
Last week marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has helped thousands of Minnesotans access comprehensive health coverage, and last year the American Rescue Plan Act improved upon it by expanding federal advanced premium tax credits.
The federal COVID-19 relief package lowered health insurance costs for tens of thousands of Minnesotans, and expanded access to subsidies to those who had previously been ineligible.
Unfortunately, these cost savings will be unavailable in 2023 if Congress does not act again.
About 70,000 Minnesotans who currently access premium tax credits will receive less generous financial help to lower the cost of their premiums, and we’ve estimated that over 10,500 will lose access to all of their current financial help.
I’ve written to our Congressional delegation to ask for their support to extend these benefits beyond the end of 2022. Our hope is that Congress will act soon and provide certainty to the thousands of Minnesotans across the state who depend on these expanded benefits to access and maintain the health coverage they need.
Nate Clark, MNsure CEO
While open enrollment runs for a limited time each year, many Minnesotans have life changes that could come at any time of year, which make them eligible to sign up for coverage through a special enrollment period.
MNsure is focusing public awareness efforts on these opportunities to get covered, with a year-round campaign of online, social media and radio ads.
Look for our ads this spring and summer, and if you know someone who qualifies for a special enrollment, tell them to check out their options through MNsure.org.
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Broker agencies interested in partnering with MNsure as broker enrollment centers have until 2 p.m. on April 14 to submit proposals. More information is on the Assister Funding Opportunities webpage.
METS Executive Steering Committee Meeting
April 12, 10 a.m. - noon
Minnesota Senate Building Room 1100, 95 University Ave. W., St. Paul
Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
April 26, 2:30 - 5 p.m.
This meeting is being broadcast through live-streaming video and audio.
Health Industry Advisory Committee Meeting
April 28, 2 - 4 p.m.
This meeting is being broadcast through live-streaming video and audio..
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.
“On 12th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, MNsure CEO Calls on Congress to Extend Cost Savings for Minnesota Families” (Red Lake Nation News)
“MNsure opens special enrollment period for Salvasen Health enrollees in Minnesota” (Star Tribune)
“Lawmakers Grapple with Minnesota’s Reinsurance Program” (Twin Cities Business)
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