As of Monday, June 7, MNsure took another significant step forward in implementing the increase in advanced premium tax credits (APTC) now available to Minnesotans through the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Here are key takeaways:

• Households who may now be eligible for APTC (households with income over 400% of the federal poverty level) will receive a notice in the mail explaining that their eligibility has been updated. This is a manual notice, not a system-generated notice, so the notice will not be viewable in the consumer’s online account.
• All consumers shopping for plans can now use MNsure’s plan comparison tool to get an estimate of their eligibility for financial help, including households with income over 400% FPL.
• New consumers: Consumers who submit a new online application will see their eligibility for the new and increased tax credits, including households with income over 400% FPL.
• Enrolled consumers: MNsure has redetermined eligibility for households over 400% FPL who are currently enrolled through MNsure and has applied any new APTC effective for July coverage. Consumers may not see the new APTC until their August invoice. Consumers who do not want APTC applied to their premium must log in to their account to make changes.
• Applied but not enrolled consumers: Throughout this week, MNsure will be updating eligibility for households over 400% who have applied but are not currently enrolled. The online application and enrollment system will be unavailable beginning at 8 p.m. each evening to allow additional time to run these batches overnight.

For more information please visit these resources available on MNsure.org and Assister Central:

• MNsure's June 8 press release on tax credits for households over 400% FPL
• /assets/APTC-redetermination-notice-ARP-june2021_tcm34-484429.pdfManual notice sent to households over 400% FPL now potentially eligible for tax credits (Note: this notice will not appear in the consumer’s online account)
• /assister-central/shared-resources/outreach/press-sm/index.jspAmerican Rescue Plan Toolkit
• MNsure’s frequently asked questions about the American Rescue Plan
• MNsure’s Plan Comparison Tool