ST PAUL, Minn. — If you're a Minnesota farmer, small business owner or anyone else who relies on the MNSURE marketplace because you can't get health insurance through an employer, be warned.

"Health insurance rates for 2026 are going up, and the numbers are alarming," said Grace Arnold, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

During a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday, which Arnold called a "pivotal public awareness moment," the Department of Commerce announced the average rate increases that nearly 400,000 Minnesotans will encounter when shopping for healthcare in the weeks ahead.

According to the Department of Commerce, Individual Market rates are set to increase by an average of 22% for the 187,000 Minnesotans who rely on them.

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