Significant health insurance proposals by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recognize the fact that there is a lot of work to do to help make sure Minnesotans get the care they need now and in the future.

It’s not often there is good news about the expense of medical care and health insurance premiums. But today the Minnesota Council of Health Plans has good news. Expenses in the state program that helps pay high medical bills for people who buy their own insurance are about half the amount expected. That means there […]

Minnesotans who buy their own health insurance saved on average 20 percent off the premiums they pay each month, thanks to the state’s Premium Security Plan. It’s also known as reinsurance.

By Jim Schowalter, Council president

Leaving this job is difficult.

Here, Minnesotans who understand their work in depth come together across traditional boundaries to make health care better. People who work with hospitals, clinics, the state, community groups and other organizations share the same goals. While sometimes we disagree, we all want to make meaningful changes that improve Minnesotans’ lives. That’s the legacy of our nonprofit-led health care system.

Minnesota Council of Health Plans Board begins search for new leader Minnesota Council of Health Plans announced today that Jim Schowalter has resigned as the organization’s president and chief executive officer. Council Board Chair Mark Traynor said the search for Schowalter’s successor will begin immediately. “We thank Jim for his collaborative leadership and commitment to […]

Minnesotans who saw their Medicare Cost go away still have time to sign up or change their minds if they’ve already signed up. Upcoming deadlines are Feb. 28, March 4 and March 31. Find out more here. You’ll find more information about the deadlines, Senior Linkage Line and your local health insurers. Minnesotans have many […]