FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The 2019 MNsure open enrollment period begins this Thursday, November 1. Beginning at 7 a.m. on November 1, Minnesotans can log on to the MNsure website and enroll. For those who want coverage that begins January 1, 2019, they must enroll by December 15, 2018. Open enrollment runs until January 13, 2019.

At MNsure.org, Minnesotans can /shop-compare/compare/index.jspcompare plans from multiple companies side by side and estimate out-of-pocket costs. Current enrollees can check to see if their 2018 plan will be available in 2019.

Please note: Individuals looking for coverage will need to wait to enroll in 2019 coverage until November 1 at 7 a.m. CDT.

How to get help
Minnesotans have a number of options to get their questions answered. Help is available in-person, over the phone and online.

In-person, free assistance
MNsure has a statewide network of expert assisters who can help Minnesotans apply and enroll in person, free of cost. In addition, there are /help/find-assister/enrollment-events.jspenrollment events in communities around the state.

Over the phone
MNsure's Contact Center can be reached at 651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873.

Expanded hours starting November 1:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Online help
MNsure's online help tool can be used to check the status of an enrollment or a submitted change, in addition to providing assistance with technical issues and password resets.

“We recommend Minnesotans visit MNsure.org to find the right plan for them and their families,” said MNsure CEO Nate Clark. “MNsure is the only place for Minnesotans to tap into tax credits that could save them thousands.”

/help/customer-service/index.jspMNsure's customer service guide can also be used to find out who to contact with questions and concerns, and where to get information on common topics.

Over 480,000 Minnesotans have accessed coverage through MNsure during the 2018 plan year. More information can be found at mnsure.org.