MNsure
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.
Also available to those who qualify are low-cost and free health insurance options provided through government-sponsored health insurance programs Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. If you qualify for and enroll in one of these programs, your health coverage is managed through the Department of Human Services.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which became law in March 2010, called for the establishment of a federal health insurance marketplace, and gave states the option to create their own. Minnesota chose to further advance its health care system by building MNsure, a Minnesota-made health insurance marketplace, where Minnesotans can shop, compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs. Learn more at www.mnsure.org
Robert McConnell is a licensed, Certified Broker for MNsure: https://www.mnsure.org/help/find-assister/find-assister.jsp
Understanding the Marketplace
Navigating Minnesota's health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. Comparing plans, providing proof of income and understanding your healthcare needs is key to selecting a plan that is best for you. Picking the plan with the lowest premium may not be the best choice. Depending on your health care needs, it may end up costing you more. Speaking with someone who is trained to specifically understand the marketplace can save valuable time and resources.