How to Apply for Special Enrollment

Steps to Apply

Follow the steps below to apply for a special enrollment period if you do not have an application started with MNsure (you are new to MNsure). You can also get expert help with special enrollment from an assister near you.

1. If you would like to review your options before applying, use these comparison tools.
2. Create an account and apply. This allows us to verify your identity and see what financial help you may qualify for.
3. If you qualify for Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, you will not need to go to the next step to choose a plan, the plan options available to you will be mailed to you in the following weeks.
4. If you qualify for a private health plan, choose a plan.
5. Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873 or 651-539-2099 to complete your enrollment request.
6. Pay the first month's premium to your insurance company when you receive an invoice. You will not have coverage until you complete this step.
7. MNsure will notify you if we need more information from you to verify your qualifying life event.

Steps to Apply

Follow the steps below to apply for a special enrollment period if any of the following describes your situation. You can also get expert help with special enrollment from an assister near you.

• I completed an application for health coverage and was found eligible for a private health plan but am not currently enrolled.
• I completed an application for health coverage and am enrolled in a private health plan.

Steps to apply for a special enrollment period:

1. If you have not selected a plan, you can review your plan options here.
2. Call the Contact Center at 1-855-366-7873 or 651-539-2099 to report your life event and complete your special enrollment request.
3. Pay the first month's premium to your insurance company when you receive an invoice. You will not have coverage until you complete this step.
4. MNsure will notify you if we need more information from you to verify your qualifying life event.