Understanding the health insurance marketplace
We've answered some common questions about the health insurance marketplace as it relates to care at Allina Health hospitals, clinics and specialty care services.
MNsure is the health insurance marketplace for the state of Minnesota.
You may qualify for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or for a tax credit and payment assistance to lower your cost. Please see the MNsure Financial Help income guidelines page.
The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online marketplace where Wisconsin residents can get quality coverage at an affordable price. The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people find health coverage.
To get marketplace coverage:
- apply online at healthcare.gov
- apply by phone at 1-800-318-25961-800-318-2596 (TTY 1-855-889-43251-855-889-4325)
We can connect you with the resources available to help you enroll. There is online and phone support to help you compare your plan options, understand the financial assistance that may be available to you and to enroll in a plan.
- Minnesota residents: Visit MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-78731-855-366-7873 (1-855-3-MNSURE).
- Wisconsin residents: Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-25961-800-318-2596.
Yes, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Allina Health Network have partnered to offer Blue Plus Metro MN.
To view additional information:- Visit MNsure.org to compare the features of the BluePlus Metro MN plans, explore the networks and view other Allina Health MNsure plans.
- Or call MNsure at 1-855-366-78731-855-366-7873 (1-855-3-MNSURE).
When considering your plan options on MNsure.org, make sure you check the plan networks to verify Allina Health is an in-network option before you enroll. Please note that out-of-network coverage will require higher co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses and co-insurance.
Below are links to pages to help patients understand which health insurance exchange plans in Minnesota (MNsure) offer in-network and out-of-network coverage at the following Allina Health hospitals:
Yes. If you are a Wisconsin resident considering a plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace, there are plans that include Allina Health providers and facilities. Make sure you check the plan's networks to verify Allina Health is an in-network option before you enroll. Please note that out-of-network coverage will require higher co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses and co-insurance.
Below is a link to more information to help patients understand which health insurance exchange plans in Wisconsin (Health Insurance Marketplace) offer in-network and out-of-network coverage at River Falls Area Hospital.
River Falls Area Hospital and the Health Insurance Marketplace
Cost depends on many factors, including coverage level, the network of providers and the age of insured individuals. Payment assistance is available through MNsure and the Health Insurance Marketplace for those who meet specific income requirements.
You can review costs and determine if you are eligible for payment assistance online or by phone:
- Minnesota residents: Visit MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-78731-855-366-7873 (1-855-3-MNSURE).
- Wisconsin residents: Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-25961-800-318-2596.