Assister Funding Opportunities

Broker Enrollment Center Initiative (BECI) 

MNsure has launched a solicitation for proposals from licensed broker agencies interested in partnering with MNsure as a broker enrollment center to serve one or more of the following geographic areas in Minnesota:

• Region 1: Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau
• Region 2: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen
• Region 4: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin
• Region 7 (select counties): Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright
• Region 8: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock
• Region 11 (select counties): Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington

The solicitation is available under BECI Solicitation and Required Documents below.

2023 Key Dates for BECI Solicitation

• June 2: Solicitation released
• June 14, 10 a.m.: Applicant webinar (link to WebEx)
• June 19: Questions regarding solicitation due
• June 27: MNsure will respond to all questions by this date
• July 5: Proposals due by 2 p.m. Central time
• September: Recipients announced publicly

BECI Solicitation and Required Documents

• Solicitation for Partnership Proposals for Broker Enrollment Centers – FY 2024 (PDF)
• Appendix 1 – Questionnaire (PDF)
• Appendix 2 – Cost Proposal (PDF)
• Appendix 3 – RFP Attachments (PDF)
• BECI Map of Regions (PDF)
• Sample Contract (PDF) 

BECI Applicant's Webinar

MNsure hosted an applicant’s webinar on Wednesday, June 14, at 10 a.m., to explain the solicitation process and requirements. Written responses to questions asked during the webinar will be posted on this webpage on or before June 27.

Link to applicant webinar to be held June 14, 10 a.m.

BECI Questions and Answers

All questions about the solicitation must be submitted to Katie DeGrio Channing, legal director, at katie.degriochanning@state.mn.us no later than Monday, June 19, at 4 p.m. Central time. Questions sent to other email boxes such as the Broker Service Line email box or individual staff member email boxes will not be responded to. Other personnel are NOT authorized to discuss this solicitation with responders before the proposal submission deadline. Contact regarding this solicitation with any MNsure personnel not following the process described here could result in disqualification. The state will not be held responsible for oral responses to responders.

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Navigator Grant Program 

The fiscal year 2023 Navigator Grant Program request for proposals closed Thursday, March 24, 2022. A new request for proposals is anticipated in early 2024.

Navigator Grant Request for Proposals and Required Documents

• Fiscal Year 2023 Navigator Grant Program Request for Proposals (PDF)
• Appendix: Foundant Application Template (PDF)
• Attachment A: Responder Information/Declarations (PDF)
• Attachment B: Affidavit of Noncollusion (PDF)
• Attachment C: Workforce Certification (PDF)
• Attachment D: Certification Regarding Lobbying (PDF)
• Attachment E: Exceptions to Terms and Conditions (PDF)
• Attachment F: Trade Secret/Confidential Data Notification (PDF)
• MNsure Sample Grant Contract Template (PDF)

Resources

• Navigator grant applicant webinar slides (PDF)
• Recording of applicant webinar (YouTube)
• Responses to Applicant Questions (PDF)
• Navigator Grant Program FY 2023 Policy Statement (PDF)
• Minnesota Health Access Survey results and reports
• Minnesota Health Access Survey interactive data tool
• Minnesota's Uninsured Profile and Interactive Map from SHADAC