1/12/2018 1:13:27 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Minnesotans looking for private health coverage have until midnight on Sunday, January 14, to complete enrollment. MNsure is the only place to access federal tax credits that are averaging more than $7,000 a year for Minnesota families. MNsure CEO Allison O’Toole encouraged Minnesotans to get covered before the Vikings game on Sunday.v
"Don’t put getting health coverage off until the last minute,” said O’Toole. “Cheer for the Vikings on Sunday knowing you have the security of health coverage in 2018."
MNsure encourages Minnesotans to use their plan comparison tool to compare benefits, plan quality ratings, covered drug lists and total estimated cost.
MNsure has extended Contact Center hours in the days leading up to the final deadline:
The online MNsure marketplace is currently open 24 hours a day through January 14.
Statewide, tax credits are averaging more than $7,000 per year. Below is a snapshot of current yearly tax credit averages for households in various regions across Minnesota.
Enrollment assistance events happening this weekend can be found on MNsure's enrollment events calendar.
Minnesotans who qualify for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) or MinnesotaCare can enroll year round. Open enrollment deadlines do not apply to these programs.
It is important to note that MNsure enrollees must pay their first month's premium on time for their coverage to begin.
The 2018 open enrollment period is November 1, 2017 to January 14, 2018. Ninety-six percent of Minnesotans have health coverage--the highest percentage in state history. More information can be found at MNsure.org.
