There are a lot of numbers behind MinnesotaCare. It covers 88,000 Minnesotans and keeps premiums down to $50/month for many individuals. MinnesotaCare catches those who fall through the cracks between Medical Assistance and costly private health insurance plans. But you know what’s even better than the numbers? The stories. Take a look at what MinnesotaCare means for Minnesota:
MinnesotaCare means being able to pursue professional dreams. Many folks who are self-employed or who work a variety of part-time jobs rely on MinnesotaCare for their health care. For Gabe, who is pursuing work as a graphic designer, MinnesotaCare gives him the security of knowing he’s covered if his pre-existing condition causes trouble, even as he pursues his career goals.
MinnesotaCare means feeling safe when your world turns upside down. Many people, especially in the last several years, have relied on MinnesotaCare when jobs have moved out-of-state, changed management, or downsized. Without MNCare, Julie wouldn’t have access to health care while she goes through the stressful process of finding a new accounting job, because after losing her job, COBRA was just too expensive. For Jane, MinnesotaCare provided necessary care when her daughter was born with Down syndrome and a hole in her heart. Jane is thankful for the safety net MNCare provides.
MinnesotaCare means affordable, quality care for our families and our communities. Josh relies on MinnesotaCare for his son’s annual check-ups. After being uninsured for a few years, knowing he can go to the doctor is a huge relief. Karen’s family is grateful to have MinnesotaCare because it treats her son’s chronic migraines and covered her recent knee surgery. Without MNCare, Karen’s family wouldn’t be able to afford health care and make ends meet.
MinnesotaCare began over 20 years ago, and this year it began operating as the first Basic Health Plan in the country, under the Affordable Care Act. Now New York and other states hope to implement Basic Health Plans of their own. We are certainly proud of our MinnesotaCare numbers, history, and leadership. But we love MinnesotaCare because of the countless stories of real Minnesotans who find quality, affordability, and comfort in their MinnesotaCare coverage.
You can enroll in MinnesotaCare through MNsure year round, but open enrollment for private insurance through MNsure closes midnight Sunday, February 15 so go online now to find out what you qualify for, or contact us for help finding in person enrollment assistance.
