 The state's health insurance exchange recently set a record with more than 117,000 Minnesotans enrolling in private coverage during the 2017 enrollment period. But 47% of the enrollees are new to the exchange in 2017. Minsure CEO Allison O'Toole stopped at our Brainerd office last Friday to discuss the status of Minsure and what people need to be aware of in the immediate future. We just knocked our enrollment goals out of the park, which means more Minnesotans are getting coverage and saving money, which is great. But now we're still open for business, so during this period if people experience a life event, so if they get married or have a baby or even have an income change, they're eligible for what we call a special enrollment period. So about a 60-day window where they can make a coverage change. So if your listeners or your viewers are experiencing that change, they should check us out and come to minsure.org and see if they can qualify and make the necessary change. O'Toole is also praising a recently passed re-insurance law. The bill subsidizes health insurance companies operating in the individual market, helping them to defraig expensive claims. She says that should help to stabilize the insurance market. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.