MNsure took first step to implement expanded tax credit changes made available through the American Rescue Plan. Changes give more Minnesotans the ability to access tax credits, lowering premiums for many Minnesotans. Implementing these changes require significant technology updates. To understand changes that have been made and future enhancements, see the Special Communication from April 5.

MNsure also issued a press release earlier this week announcing that Minnesotans with a household income that already qualify them for financial help can see how much they save with the new, expanded benefits when they shop and compare health plans on MNsure.org. Other important updates that were highlighted:

• Any Minnesotan who is not currently enrolled in a plan through MNsure, including those who are uninsured, can take advantage of MNsure’s “COVID-19 special enrollment period,” which has been extended to run through July 16.
• Consumers enrolled through MNsure who are eligible for expanded tax benefits will receive an additional tax credit when they file their federal taxes for 2021 for the months before their account was updated with the increased advanced premium tax credit.
• MNsure’s anonymous shopping/plan comparison tool has been updated to estimate the expanded tax benefits for those at or below 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Those over 400% FPL will still need to use the “New Benefits Estimator” to estimate tax credits.

For more information visit:

• /assister-central/navigator-one-stop/performance-support/index.jspNavigator/CAC monthly webinar or /assister-central/broker-one-stop/performance-support/index.jspBroker monthly webinar on Assister Central
• American Rescue Plan FAQ which addresses commonly asked questions. We will continue to update this FAQ as more information is available.
• MNsure’s April 6 press release