Tag Archives: MNCare
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted March 1, 2017
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/_v6uPCpGy0i5EKYDAUQghg2… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/VDloUU9kxEWFD54zL_CQ9g2… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/YdUOFBOGGUCtBB76cxuKqQ2… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/JSj4oGmgyUiDIKwvlSddxA2… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted February 21, 2017
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/FTL4cG6ly0ileo7CtZh5aw2… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare Buy-In Phonebank
Posted
Join us as we generate stories and support for Gov. Dayton’s MinnesotaCare Buy-In proposal. This legislation would allow ANY Minnesotan buying individual insurance to pay for MinnesotaCare, one of our best, quality, affordable public health care programs. At these phonebanks we’ll call constituents and put them in touch with their elected officials in support of this bill.
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/iFgpFS50KkWqWuokfMHXhw2… Continue reading »
Taking Stock of Session
Posted May 26, 2015
We can change who benefits in our economy when we change who decides in our democracy. It is because we believe in this simple idea that we as members of TakeAction Minnesota spend so much time, attention and energy at the State Capitol during legislative session.
Because we want a state where all of us can thrive, prosper and live life to the fullest, TakeAction Minnesota and our member organizations work on a number of issues that are the essence of what we all need to be whole people, fully alive. Each of us needs health care we can depend on and work that is dignified. We need a voice in the decisions that affect us and a criminal justice system that is just that – just – for all people regardless of the color of our skin or class. We need quality schools, clean water, and healthy food.
Contrary to what we read in the paper or see on TV, there is more to what happens at the legislature than what Republicans and Democrats say about each other. Legislative session is where the people’s interests – our interests – collide with those of powerful corporations and wealthy elites. Since legislative session wrapped up last week, now is a good time to take stock of how we – the people – fared in the decisions that our elected leaders made.… Continue reading »
MinnesotaCare: Big news, but big cuts
Posted May 21, 2015
When the House Republicans made it a priority to eliminate MinnesotaCare this year, we faced an uphill battle to protect this essential program.
But thousands of Minnesotans like you spoke up. You signed petitions, contacted your legislators, shared things online, donated money to support ad campaigns, told your story at the Capitol and in the press. You were tireless in making it clear that the vast majority of Minnesotans wouldn’t stand for this controversial proposal.
Your actions combined with the leadership and tenacity of Governor Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Bakk and Senator Tony Lourey to ensure that MinnesotaCare will remain intact and continue delivering high-quality health care to those who would otherwise pay more for less in the private market, or just go uninsured.
This is an incredible moment to celebrate.
At the same time, the final legislation cuts $65 million from MinnesotaCare, and requires enrollees to pay for that cut themselves. MinnesotaCare families will see their out-of-pocket costs triple, while premiums also go up. The cuts to MinnesotaCare come at a time when wages for those on MinnesotaCare are stagnating, making higher health care costs even more difficult to absorb. The cuts also come at a time when the state has a $1.9 billion surplus, and the funding source dedicated to MinnesotaCare – the Health Care Access Fund – also has a surplus.… Continue reading »
MNcare Helps MN Work – #3 in a Series: Spotlight on Chronic Illness
Posted May 14, 2015
MinnesotaCare provides coverage for many Minnesotans living with chronic illness. Here are some of their stories:
MinnesotaCare Covers Low-Wage Workers
When Core
y, who lives in St. Paul, was 22, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Over the years, he’s been uninsured many times because his employers haven’t always offered him coverage or affordable coverage. When uninsured, he’s gone without his diabetes medication, which has landed him in the hospital. Four years ago, Corey applied and found out he qualifies for MinnesotaCare.
Since then, Corey has had access to life saving insulin and is therefore able to work and take care of his family. Like many low wage workers, Corey’s income changes a lot. Over the years, MinnesotaCare has been an important bridge between Medicaid and private coverage. Without MinnesotaCare, sometimes applying for a higher paying job or picking up extra hours would have meant giving up access to healthcare. With MinnesotaCare, Corey has been able to keep improving his ability to support his family while maintaining the consistent access to care that prevents worsening of his disease.
MinnesotaCare Means You Can Meet Your Basic Needs
Robert of Duluth is a truck driver without access to employer-sponsored health insurance. For a long time, his household made a little bit too much money to qualify for MinnesotaCare and th e premiums for the products on the commercial market were more than he could afford, so he and his wife have been uninsured for the last 20 years. … Continue reading »
MNcare Helps MN Work – #1 in a Series: Spotlight on Women
Posted May 7, 2015
Did you know that 54% of MinnesotaCare enrollees are women? Here are some of their stories.
MinnesotaCare Covers Mental Health
Katie Moo
re of Owatonna was working full-time, but her employer-based insurance was just not affordable when making $12.75/hour. Katie has needed mental health treatment ever since she lost her boyfriend in a car accident four years ago, but her employer-based insurance did not cover mental health. She was unable to see a counselor, and her anti-depression medication was costing her $120/month. Thanks to help from a Navigator, Katie confirmed that her coverage did not meet minimum value standards, so she was able to enroll in MinnesotaCare. Now, MinnesotaCare fully covers her counseling appointments and anti-depression medications.
Katie recently found out she is pregnant. She is also changing jobs and will now make $9.50/hour. So, Katie is making the transition to Medical Assistance as a pregnant woman. Katie is so grateful to have had MinnesotaCare to cover her initial prenatal care, and is happy with the smooth transition to the new program. Once her baby is born, Katie is relieved to know MinnesotaCare will still be there for her. Because she is getting affordable, quality coverage, Katie is able to do a job she loves, become a mom, and pay off her student debt from her social work degree.… Continue reading »
