AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoverage Changes: Nearly 392,000 Minnesotans could lose their current Medicare Advantage plan next year as insurers scale back or exit; 15 counties will have no such plans. Officials urge enrollees to review options. MNsure has opened its 2027 plan listings ahead of Nov. 1 enrollment, with eligible customers potentially saving on premiums through tax credits. Hospital Pressures: Minnesota hospitals warn rising costs and federal changes could deepen a care crisis, as HealthPartners and Essentia Health announce a combination aimed at improving access and affordability. Mental Health: About one in four adults in Hennepin and Ramsey counties has been diagnosed with depression, above the national rate of 20.2%; Ramsey County also reports elevated loneliness. Rural Care: Two physicians will become the first residents in Grand Itasca’s rural family medicine program, moving to Grand Rapids in 2027. Measles: Minnesota cases have reached 42 amid outbreaks; health officials are urging vaccination.
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