Special enrollment for individual and family health plans
Missed the open enrollment window? You may qualify for a plan through special enrollment.
Qualification
Life events for special enrollment
Common life events that may qualify for special enrollment include:
- Job loss
- Early retirement
- Loss of dependent status
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Birth or adoption of a child
- A move
You'll need to enroll within the required time frame — usually within 60 days of the life event.
Individual and family plans
Individual and family health plans for Minnesotans offered through Blue Plus are based on where you live.
Each plan has a network of covered healthcare providers in your area.
Shop through MNsure
Use MNsure if you qualify for a subsidy.
The American Rescue Plan Act may help you save even more.
Enroll
How to special enroll
You can fill out and send the completed and signed application form, payments and documents via one of the options outlined below.
More details about special enrollment, plus information and documents you'll need to apply, are on the application form.
Send form by email or fax
Email or fax your completed and signed application form to:
Email: enrollment.forms@bluecrossmn.com
Fax: (651) 662-6439
AND
Mail your first premium payment to:
Blue Plus
P.O. Box 860448
Minneapolis, MN 55486-0448
Send form by mail
Send your completed and signed application form with any required documents to:
Blue Plus
Processing Center
P.O. Box 982806
El Paso, TX 79998
Support
We’re here to help
If you have questions or need enrollment help, you have several options:
Call 1-800-262-0823, TTY 711 to speak to a sales associate.
If you are a current Blue Cross or Blue Plus member, you can call the customer service number on the back of your member ID card.
Call your agent or find an agent
This information is for people who buy their own coverage. This information does not apply to Medicare and Medical Assistance (Medicaid) plans. If you have coverage through your employer, talk to your employer about your options.