MNsure Bulletin: improved assister directory, new MNsure Minute & more

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MNsure Bulletin

November 6, 2014

Looking for a navigator or broker? It’s easier than ever

MNsure Assister Directory on website

Free, in-person MNsure help is available across the state, and the new assister directory makes finding help more straightforward. You can search by county, city, zip code and/or language.


Website design and navigation improved

On Tuesday, we unveiled more user-friendly web pages to make finding information simpler. The website refresh includes a new homepage design, improved navigation and new typography to make scanning and reading content easier.


MNsure Minute: Jake

Jake's MNsure Minute video

Jake is a small business owner and father in Glenwood. He and his family decided to get health insurance coverage through MNsure, and are glad they made that decision.

The policy Jake got from MNsure allows him and his family to keep their doctors, and provides more peace of mind.

"We're the ones making our healthcare decisions, because of MNsure."

Watch his video.


Open enrollment starts next week!

Open enrollment begins Saturday, November 15. We encourage individuals and families who will be buying health insurance for 2015 through the MNsure marketplace to start planning.

Gather the information you will need to create an account, determine your eligibility for financial assistance and choose a plan. And, get free help from our network of navigators and brokers.

To assist customers during open enrollment, contact center hours will be expanded starting November 15. The new hours will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Act soonin order to secure coverage for January 1, 2015, enrollment must be complete by December 15, 2014.

Consumers currently enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare do not have to take any action until directed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.


In Your Community

Partner events

Somali Health Solutions MNsure Outreach & Enrollment
November 7, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Tawfiq Islamic Center, Minneapolis

Somali Health Solutions MNsure Enrollment|
November 8, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ethiopian Community of Minnesota, St. Paul

Somali Health Solutions MNsure Enrollment|
November 10, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
HI-Lake Global Market, Minneapolis

Minnesota AIDS Project MNsure Enrollment Assistance
November 13, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Hennepin County East Lake Library, Minneapolis

View our calendar for updates


Upcoming Meetings

Consumer and Small Employer Advisory Committee Meeting
November 12, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
81 East 7th Street, Suite 300 (Mississippi conference room), St. Paul

Health Industry Advisory Committee Meeting
November 13, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
UCare, 500 Stinson Boulevard NE, Minneapolis

MNsure Board of Directors
November 19, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
81 East 7th Street, 1st Floor Atrium, St. Paul
This meeting is also being broadcast via live-streaming video.

All of the Board Meetings can be attended in person and are also available to view 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

Small Group Market Director (Posting number 14MSUR000094; closes 11/20/14)

More details on our website

Go to the State of Minnesota jobs website


In the News

Health notes: A makeover for MNsure website” (Duluth News Tribune)


Special Enrollment for Qualifying Life Events

Special enrollment is still available for Minnesotans with qualifying life events. Find out more on our website or call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873. 

Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients, members of federally recognized Indian tribes or participants in the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) may enroll year-round.


Get Help

Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873
Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Open on Veteran’s Day, November 11. Expanded hours begin November 15.

Get face-to-face assistance with enrollment
Find a navigator or broker in your community.


Sign up for Text Alerts

Did you know you can get text alerts from MNsure on a variety of topics? Go to our sign-up page and select “Text Message” in the Subscription Type drop-down box.

Messaging and data rates may apply.


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