Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
October 26, 2026 / 8:14 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard, and the issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections. But how much more could people pay? Premiums could increase by double digits for some. For the nearly 400,000 in the state who collectively get coverage through the individual and small group markets on MNsure, Minnesota's marketplace through the Affordable Care Act, the increases range from nearly 10% to just over 20%. A Mercer survey found employers expect health benefits costs to jump by 8.2% next year, which is the highest in the last five years. That could mean consumers paying more out of pocket. Dreier said the MNsure increases do not reflect the actual cost because of financial assistance through tax credits, which lower monthly premiums, so it's important to browse the plans available.…
