Minnesota residents who need health or dental coverage in 2021 can begin shopping plans through MNsure.

Open enrollment for Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace opened Sunday and runs through December 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Minnesotans can shop and compare plans at MNsure.org.  Most Minnesotans who purchase private health plans through MNsure qualify for financial help to lower the cost of their insurance.

Certified brokers and navigators can provide free enrollment help through virtual meetings, phone appointments, or in-person meetings.  Residents can find free help online.

MNsure also has a contact center that will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.