12/24/2019 10:30:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. PAUL, Minn.—117,520 Minnesotans signed up for private health coverage during MNsure’s seventh open enrollment period which ended on December 23, 2019—2,525 more sign-ups than the exchange received by December 23 of the previous year.
MNsure’s operations were notably smooth, and consumers reported improved customer experiences with the new online shopping and enrollment tools MNsure unveiled this year.
"Despite uncertainty on the federal level, we're pleased MNsure was able to sign up over 117,500 Minnesotans for health care coverage," said CEO Nate Clark. "It's clear that Minnesotans see the value of comprehensive coverage and rely on the consumer protections and financial benefits offered only through MNsure."
Clark added, "We know that in past years, many of the Minnesotans who enrolled in late December and early January would have been eligible for /new-customers/enrollment-deadlines/special-enrollment/index.jspspecial enrollment. If you still have a coverage need, /new-customers/index.jspcheck to see if you can still enroll."
Over 53 percent of households qualified for advanced premium tax credits (APTC) averaging $5,244 a year.
"MNsure’s improved shopping and enrollment platform made signing up for coverage easier than ever," said Clark. "We continue to improve the shopping experience so that Minnesotans can find the health coverage that best meets their needs."
Across the state, yearly APTC averages for households were:
By the numbers:
MNsure's seventh open enrollment period ran from November 1, 2019, through December 23, 2019. Minnesotans who experience a /new-customers/enrollment-deadlines/special-enrollment/sep-le/index.jspqualifying life event, such as having a baby, getting married, or losing their employer-sponsored health insurance may be eligible for a /new-customers/enrollment-deadlines/special-enrollment/index.jspspecial enrollment period (SEP).
