How COBRA Insurance Works In Minnesota
In Minnesota, you can continue your health insurance after job loss by enrolling in COBRA coverage. On average, COBRA coverage in Minnesota costs approximately $450 per month for an individual.
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Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage In Minnesota
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No Pre-Existing Conditions
Term Medical Gap Coverage
Available in some states, as low as $44/month
Coverage For
Pre-Existing Conditions
$400 – 700/month per individual
Medicare
Nearing Retirement Age
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Minnesota Mini-COBRA Law
In Minnesota, the Continuation of Health Coverage laws are designed to offer a safety net for those who might lose their health insurance. These laws apply to a wide range of plans, including those underwritten by commercial carriers, HMOs, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. They also extend to Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs), as well as political subdivisions like counties, school districts, and municipalities. Even fully insured church plans fall under this umbrella.
Minnesota’s state continuation laws share similarities with federal COBRA provisions, but there are key differences. These laws apply to all group health plans that are subject to state regulation, irrespective of the size of the employee group. Interestingly, Minnesota’s laws can sometimes be more lenient than federal COBRA laws. On the flip side, they may lack the specificity found in federal regulations. This ambiguity often leads plan administrators to consult COBRA regulations or related case law to make well-informed decisions about continuation coverage.
Source: Minnesota Statute 62A.16
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Applying For COBRA In Minnesota For Pre-Existing Conditions Health Coverage
By choosing COBRA, you are keeping your employer-provided insurance. It’s a smart option if you frequently visit the doctor or require prescription medication. You still have the same health insurance policy. Your deductibles won’t need to be restarted because the plan will pick up where it left off.
Apply For COBRA
Employer Has 20+ Employees
You may continue your most recent work health insurance for up to 18 months as an employee. Family members may access the plan for up to 36 months.
You sign up for COBRA with your former employer or their third party. The premium will be $400 – 700 / month, per insured person.
Minnesota Mini-COBRA
All employees qualify for COBRA.
In Minnesota, all employers are compelled to offer a continuation of worker’s health insurance. The human resources department or their third-party administrator will notify you on how to apply.
Marketplace / Obamacare
A loss of work health insurance is a qualifying event to find new healthcare through the public healthcare exchange.
The average plan premium in Minnesota is $404 in 2023.
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GAP Insurance: Accident-Only Medical Plans
You can choose a private short-term health plan in Minnesota to fill an insurance gap. The following coverage option offers considerable medical benefits for any accidents that may occur at any time.
Accident Only Insurance with Telehealth
Pre-existing Conditions Do Not Exclude You From Accident Only Coverage
Plans start at $44/month.
Based on age and state availability
Accidents happen, and the last thing you want to worry about is who or how the bills are going to get paid. With this plan, you can focus on getting care. CAM helps you and your family with the high cost of healthcare resulting from injury or accidents.
Includes Telehealth – Access to prescribing doctors for common issues
Medicare
After your workplace insurance ends, you’ll sign up for Medicare within 8 months.
In general, you can sign up for Part A and Part B starting three months before your 65th birthday and ending three months after your 65th birthday.
Learn more about Medicare deadlines and how Medicare Advantage plans can replace original Medicare at no cost to you.
COBRA Is Available in All 50 States
Employee continuation of health insurance coverage is not required in all states. When a state lacks laws governing the continuation of work-related medical benefits, the federal COBRA Act protects these rights. Find out more about your state.
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