FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ST. PAUL, Minn.—MNsure's sixth open enrollment period begins today, November 1, at 7 a.m. MNsure has extended the enrollment deadline to January 13, 2019, to ensure Minnesotans have more time to find the best plan for them and their families.

Help is available:

• MNsure has a /help/find-assister/index.jspstatewide network of expert assisters who can help you apply and enroll in-person, free of charge.
• MNsure's /help/contact-us/email-form.jsponline help tool can be used to access frequently requested services
• MNsure's Contact Center will have extended hours beginning today:

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
*Open at 7 a.m. on November 1

MNsure's Contact Center can be reached at 651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873.

More than 535,000 Minnesotans have accessed coverage through MNsure during the 2018 plan year. In 2019, individuals earning up to $48,560 a year, or a family of four earning up to $100,400 a year, could qualify for federal tax credits. Additional /financial-help/income-guidelines/index.jspincome guidelines are available on the MNsure website. Approximately 65 percent of current enrollees are receiving tax credits.

"We recommend Minnesotans visit MNsure.org to find the right plan for them and their families," said MNsure CEO Nate Clark. "MNsure is the exclusive place for Minnesotans to tap into tax credits that could save them thousands."

Minnesotans must enroll by December 15, 2018, for coverage beginning January 1, 2019. Enrollment in /financial-help/ma-mncare/index.jspMedical Assistance and MinnesotaCare is open /new-customers/enrollment-deadlines/year-round/index.jspyear-round. /help/customer-service/index.jspMNsure's customer service guide is located here. More information can be found at mnsure.org