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Minnesota is announcing double-digit premium increases next year for people who buy health insurance on their own, including bigger jumps than what health insurers originally proposed in July. The premium increases are for “Obamacare” plans purchased ...
ST. PAUL — Health insurance premiums for thousands of Minnesotans are expected to increase in 2026. The proposed rate hikes are driven by rising health care costs, and federal subsidies designed to make coverage more affordable are set to expire at the ...
Individuals enrolling in health coverage through Minnesota’s exchange, MNsure, received a one-week special enrollment period ahead of Tuesday’s deadline in light of a new state law providing premium assistance to eligible residents. Minnesota Gov.
UCare, a nonprofit that’s been one of the largest providers of health care coverage for seniors, low-income Minnesotans and those who buy their own insurance, will shut down next year following strategic errors and a series of financial losses.
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday officially announced the anticipated increase in health insurance rates for 2026 — a driving factor in the federal government shutdown that began at midnight. Under the new rates, Minnesotans ...
Minnesota’s health insurance exchange MNsure saw 103,578 individuals sign up for private health insurance since open enrollment began Nov. 1, marking the first time the exchange had more than 100,000 residents sign up for health plans through the exchange.
Insurance provides financial protection by covering risks like accidents, health issues, or property loss, helping individuals and businesses manage uncertainty.