MNsure open enrollment kicks off this week

MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole at a media event.
MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole at a media event at MNsure headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 30, 2017.
Mark Zdechlik | MPR News

Wednesday marks the beginning of open enrollment for Minnesotans buying health insurance on the individual market.

Only about 170,000 Minnesotans buy insurance on that market — a small percentage of the state's population — but they've been a focus of the heath care debate because rates have increased dramatically in recent years.

MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with MNsure CEO Allison O'Toole about what customers should know, and what they can expect in 2018.

To hear the full discussion use the audio player above.

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