It appears resident of Koochiching County won't have much choice when it comes to searching for a health insurance provider through MNSure, the state’s new health insurance marketplace.Only UCare Minnesota will be available when area residents begin registering October 1.
The County's Community Services Director Terry Murray says had some research been done, the State would have found UCare wouldn't have been preferred by most residents or health providers.
Commissioner Wade Pavleck feels they're being discriminated against given that other parts of the State will have up to five providers to select.
The County intends to voice its concerns in a letter to State officials and the Governor
