 Minnesota's health insurance exchange says it has signed up more than 20,000 people for coverage in the first nine days of open enrollment. That's a milestone that took six weeks to reach last year. The health plan option is no longer available. After Medica announced today, it has reached an enrollment cap for 2017 and will no longer be selling to new customers either on or off the Minshore exchange. This does not affect current Medica subscribers who wish to renew their policies. Huge premium increases have driven consumers to Minshore, the only place to sign up for subsidies. Open enrollment runs through January 31st. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.