MNsure CEO Allison O’Toole
Midnight tonight marks the deadline for MNsure’s extended open enrollment for Minnesotans to purchase health insurance on the individual market. The state-run exchange has expanded hours today from 8am to 10 pm and CEO Allison O’Toole says there is “an army of assisters across the state who stand ready to help with these last-minute enrollments.” O’Toole says it doesn’t pay to delay…
The enrollment deadline was extended last week as a result of the state legislature approving a 25-percent discount for 2017 for those not receiving federal tax credits. MNsure CEO Allison O’Toole says the average federal tax credit for qualified Minnesotans is around $600 per month. Those who don’t qualify for tax credits will receive a 25-percent discount in 2017. O’Toole say many individuals who are not enrolled by midnight face a penalty of around $700.