Are you working with a Minnesotan who needs health insurance but missed the chance to sign up during open enrollment? This tax season, MNsure has an opportunity for them to get covered. It starts with their state income taxes.

Minnesota’s income tax form (Form M1) for 2025 includes an easy way to ask for information about health insurance coverage. Individuals who are uninsured can check a box on the tax form authorizing the Minnesota Department of Revenue to share their information with MNsure. 

After they file the Form M1, the consumer will get a letter from MNsure about coverage options and next steps. They will have a 65-day special enrollment period (starting from the date of the letter) to apply through MNsure, and if eligible, enroll in a qualified health plan.

The qualifying life event (QLE) associated with this checkbox is available in the QLE questionnaire in the online enrollment platform as “State Income Taxes (M1) Checkbox”. This QLE should be reported through the consumer account using the notice date as the event date. Once reported, the assister should contact the ARC (or BSL) to open shopping.

 Learn more about this path to coverage at MNsure.org/statetaxes.