News Releases

2021

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  • Minnesota health plans extend coverage for those impacted by COVID-19

    The Minnesota Council of Health Plans announced today that Minnesota-based nonprofit health plans are voluntarily extending cost-sharing waivers for in-patient COVID-19 treatment through March 31, 2021. The extension coincides with a number of other measures taken to help patients, providers and the community weather the pandemic.

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  • New partnership appeals to Minnesotans to act now to control spread of COVID-19

    FightCovidMN, a groundbreaking partnership of the state’s hospitals and health systems, health plans and statewide associations, has launched a hard-hitting and disruptive campaign, “COVID-19 Isn’t Taking A Holiday,” to urgently motivate Minnesotans to mask up, keep their distance and do their part to fight the community spread of COVID-19. now.

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  • Lucas Nesse joins Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust

    Lucas Nesse, CEO of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans, was chosen to participate in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in Minneapolis/St. Paul.   Nesse was selected for membership by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to his experience, […]

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  • Minnesota Council of Health Plans statement on 2021 health insurance rates

    Minnesota Department of Commerce’s announcement today on 2021 insurance rates is promising news, as it reflects the increasing stability in the individual and small group health plans in our state. Minnesota’s reinsurance program continues to play a major role in bringing that stabilization to the market, significantly lowering premiums by covering a portion of high-cost […]

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News Coverage

2021

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal

    Giving everyone a fair shake at optimal health requires a look within

    With the COVID-19 death toll mounting daily, there is no denying the innumerable tragedies the pandemic continues to bring the nation. Among the most concerning is the disproportionate number of deaths the disease has caused within communities of color.

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