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Jeremy Olson: Minnesota Insured Rate Spikes After MNsure
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans gained health coverage between 2013 and 2015, pushing the state’s uninsured rate to an all-time low as federal health reform took hold across the state. A biannual survey released Monday by the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota showed that 213,000 more residents had health insurance last year compared to 2013. The share of Minnesotans lacking coverage plummeted from 8.2 percent to 4.3 percent, with progress in virtually all demographic groups.
State officials hailed the role of MNsure, despite vexing technical problems for the online marketplace, for connecting more Minnesotans with coverage they previously lacked or couldn’t afford. Expanded eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program helped as well, along with new rules allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ health plans. The results were “an unprecedented advance for the health and security of Minnesota families — particularly those who had previously been lost in the gaps of our system,” said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, state health commissioner.
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The Obama Diary 
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Really? Moi? ❤️💤🌙🌹🖖🏻👽👁
Oui, toi!
Compliments!
Yes, you! 🙂
Congratulations, Mighty Pamela!
Luvvie has a recap of her time at the Black Women of Hollywood/Essence Luncheon:
Still Reveling in Joy From ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood 2016
Awesomely Luvvie — March 9, 2016
Every single time I’ve gone to the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, I’ve floated away from it. No, I don’t walk away from there. I glide on clouds because that room is nothing short of spell-binding. It puts you in a high that you can’t come down from for at least a day. It is a room without ego, because everybody in there is doing epic things. It is a room without limits because the people in the chairs have shattered ceilings. And it is a room without doubt because the lives of the women in it testify to the power of believing that you belong.
AWEsomeeeeeeeeee….
Hoq do you get tickets?
Thank you NW!
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Thank yooooooooooooooou Nerdyaroooooooooo!
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Love the good news from my home state. its amazing what can be accomplished when you work with PBO and his admin. MNSure had a rocky rollout, but the numbers speak for themselves over the long haul. Also, our fabulous Gov. Dayton deserves many Kudos for this milestone.
VOTING MATTERS! just ask the state next door that won’t expand Medicaid. As Pres. Obama said, “with the stroke of his pen (Gov of WI) over 20,000 people would gain coverage overnight!”
State Dinner preview:
OMG, can I just say this seems like a dream meal?
i would like to try that Roasted Apricot Galette and of course that Maple Pecan Cake w/butterscotch swirl ice cream…ohhhh myyy goodness
Way To Go, ObamaCare & MNSure!
DLFers in MN working better than Dems in Wisc.
Yeee the rollout for MNsure. WE have an independent do ours and did referrals to her. She has helped 10 people in our building alone.
ObamaCare is doing just fine here.
Yup!
Congrats, MightyPamela on Your Solid Au ⭐
Awesome ACA Post, NW. Thanks!
Thank, Nena! 🙂
Women speaking about women in Canada (le vidéo est bilingue).
Hope you’re all having a good day …. bbl ….
GREY HAIR NEVER LOOKED SO GORGEOUS!
Ok,
Luvvie’s at it again.
You have been warned.
She has another one of those ‘ Whose Baby is This?’ posts, and yes, it’s frigging hilarious…
so, if you’re at work – you’ve been warned.
She hit that one out of the park.
Sen. Warren if you could see me now I am giving you a standing ovation. The type of things she was talking about is why there is a Donald J. KKK Trump.
Very powerful statement by Sen. Warren. I’ll bet not one Republican senator heard her because they are too arrogant to care about the constitution or doing their job.
And that folks is why we need to keep Elizabeth Warren in the Senate representing the Democrats! Shades of the Lion of the Senate.
fantastic! I wish the Democrats could buy air time and run this in primetime
Senator Warren is awesome. She spoke on our behalf and she really let it rip.
Millions of thank yous to Ms. Warren. She speaks true down to the letter.
OFF TO FEED THE ANIMALS…ALL 4 OF THEM……3 USE A LITTERBOX……….BAD SPINE DAY…CHECK BACK LATER! YOWZA…OUCH!
Take care, Sue, and get the rest you need.
BRAVO
Well now this child and his family are gonna need a security detail ‘cuz the crazies will come. I hope not, but you watch.
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYYYYYY!!!!
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Hahahaha, indeed!
Concert for the First Family, oh my that should be nice.
So cool! I cannot wait.
when is the arrival ceremony for the Trudeaus?
Tomorrow morning! See just below.
Soonish!!
Oh my God, could they be any cuter?
Nice looking family. Did not know that he had 3 little ones.
Sweet, right?!
his daughter looks like a fashionista…..so cure
Thanks much!
now this is substantial.
He really is a fraud. But he makes it sound simple, which apparently is the ticket to conning the American electorate.
Some interesting analysis here:
I love this idea. prettyfoot58.
yes…mentoring is so very important
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I don’t know, when you’re losing primary after primary, probably not hold a rally in a football stadium?
Maybe a Starbucks?
LOL!
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I see my mind went to the same place as yours …. water boy is really loosing
gracious….
LOL!
Beautiful blooms
Beautiful
Lovely!
Wonderful that Beau’s family is with VP Joe and Dr. Jill.
Aw! Sweet! 😀
LIVE NOW: Former President Bill Clinton Campaigns for His Wife in Dayton, OH – http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=1
Flotusssssssssssssssss is simply Awesomeee…..can’t wait to see her at the state dinner tomorrow
Don’t forget there’s an arrival ceremony in the morning!
Wow!
Yay! Eddie’s back! I’ve missed her coverage of WH food events!
For some reason, she just stopped publishing on her blog. I miss her, too!
New post
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/09/the-state-dinners/
I thought I was in the know about “all-things-Obama” but I seemed to have missed the fact that they had unveiled their selection of WH state dinner china.
I know administrations do this but I missed the announcement until I see photos of their set that will be used in the CAN state dinner
here is the info Linda
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/27/obama-state-china_n_7152700.html
Neat! Thanks pf!