FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ST. PAUL, Minn.—During MNsure’s recent open enrollment period, 129,537 Minnesotans signed up for comprehensive health coverage for 2023. MNsure’s tenth open enrollment period ran from November 1, 2022, through January 15, 2023, and was one of the most successful to date for the state’s health insurance marketplace.

“This year nearly 130,000 Minnesotans will have important financial protections and the peace of mind that comes with being enrolled in comprehensive health coverage available through MNsure,” said MNsure CEO Nate Clark. “MNsure’s tenth open enrollment period was a great success for the organization and the Minnesotans we serve. We helped nearly 60% of enrollees access financial help that will lower their health care costs by an average $6,220.”

When Minnesotans choose health coverage through MNsure they can access important savings that aren’t available anywhere else. This year, 57% of MNsure enrollees will save money thanks to advanced premium tax credits, which act like an instant discount to lower the cost of monthly premiums.

On average, MNsure enrollees will save $6,220 in 2023. In some parts of the state, eligible households will see even larger average annual savings. For example, enrollees in northwestern Minnesota will save over $7,000 and those in southeastern Minnesota will save nearly $10,000 on their health care costs.

Open enrollment by the numbers

• Private health plan sign-ups: 129,537
• Public program (MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance) applicants: 29,100
• Total accessing health coverage: 158,637
• Dental plan sign-ups: 29,745
• Percentage of households receiving tax credits: 57%
• Average yearly tax credit by household: $6,220

Opportunities to get covered outside of open enrollment

Minnesotans who don’t have health insurance and missed the recent January 15, 2023, enrollment deadline may still have opportunities to get covered.

• Minnesotans who qualify can enroll in no- or low-cost coverage through a public program – /financial-help/ma-mncare/index.jspMedical Assistance or MinnesotaCare – any time of year.
• /new-customers/who-can-enroll/american-indians/index.jspMembers of federally recognized tribes can enroll through MNsure any time of year, including outside of the annual open enrollment period.
• Minnesotans who experience a /new-customers/enrollment-deadlines/special-enrollment/sep-le/index.jspqualifying life event like getting married, having a baby, or losing job-based coverage may be eligible to shop for coverage through MNsure.

Not sure whether you fall into any of these categories? MNsure has a statewide network of /help/find-assister/index.jspcertified brokers and navigators who provide free help with checking your options.

MNsure is Minnesota's health insurance marketplace where individuals and families can shop, compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs. MNsure is the only place you can apply for financial help to lower the cost of your monthly insurance premium and out-of-pocket costs. Most Minnesotans who enroll through MNsure qualify for financial help.