Insurance special enrollment

In these strange times health insurance may be an issue.  Here is a clip from the St. Cloud Times of Sunday, March 22, 2020.  Note, in particular, that you can get coverage effective April 1 even if you select a plan later:

Friday, March 20: MNsure announced a special enrollment period for eligible uninsured Minnesotans in response to growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. This enrollment period begins Monday, March 23 and runs through April 21.

Individuals seeking coverage can visit MNsure.org starting March 23 to complete an application and enroll in coverage. Individuals must select a plan by April 21 for coverage beginning April 1. Plans selected by April 21 will have a retroactive coverage start date beginning April 1.

Minnesotans who lose their employer-sponsored insurance due to layoffs may already qualify for an existing special enrollment period.

Minnesotans who qualify for MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance, or are a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe can sign up at any time year round on MNsure.org.