MNsure’s seven-week open enrollment period begins at 7 a.m. Friday and runs through Dec. 23. During this time, Minnesotans can enroll, renew or change private health insurance through MNsure. Everyone enrolled during the open enrollment period will have a Jan. 1, 2020, effective date.

“MNsure understands that enrolling in health insurance coverage can be confusing,” said CEO Nate Clark. “Let our statewide network of trained assisters help you understand all the health insurance options available to you, free of charge.”

MNsure’s Contact Center will have expanded hours starting Friday. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. On Friday, its opening day, hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MNsure’s Contact Center can be reached at 651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873.

Minnesotans can check out MNsure’s help form to see if their questions can be answered online.

On Friday, MNsure enrollees will be able to log in to their account and adjust the amount of tax credits applied to their monthly premium, verify their enrollment or disenroll in coverage without having to make a phone call.

Not sure who to contact? Use MNsure’s customer service guide to find out who to contact with questions and concerns, and where to get information on common topics.