Twin Cities Metro Benefits Guide
Comprehensive guide to PFML, health insurance, and employee benefits for the 7-county Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
7
Counties
3.7M
Population
~130K
Est. PFML Claims/Yr
47
Health Plan Options
The 7-County Metro Area
Hennepin County
Population: 1.28M
County Seat: Minneapolis
MinneapolisBloomingtonPlymouth+2 more
Ramsey County
Population: 552K
County Seat: St. Paul
St. PaulMaplewoodRoseville+1 more
Dakota County
Population: 439K
County Seat: Hastings
EaganBurnsvilleLakeville+1 more
Anoka County
Population: 363K
County Seat: Anoka
BlaineCoon RapidsFridley+1 more
Washington County
Population: 267K
County Seat: Stillwater
WoodburyCottage GroveOakdale+1 more
Scott County
Population: 150K
County Seat: Shakopee
ShakopeePrior LakeSavage+1 more
Carver County
Population: 106K
County Seat: Chaska
ChanhassenChaskaWaconia+1 more
Twin Cities-Specific Considerations
Local Ordinances
- Minneapolis ESST: Earned Sick and Safe Time requires paid sick leave for all employees working in Minneapolis.
- St. Paul ESST: Similar sick leave requirements for St. Paul employees.
- Bloomington ESST: Sick and safe time ordinance for Bloomington workers.
Healthcare Considerations
- Provider Networks: Most major health systems (Allina, HealthPartners, Fairview, North Memorial) have strong metro coverage.
- Plan Options: Metro residents have access to the most health plan options in the state.
- Average Premiums: ~$580/month (slightly higher than outstate due to healthcare costs).
Major Twin Cities Employers
Target Corporation
Minneapolis
~25,000 localRetail
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka
~20,000 localHealthcare
US Bank
Minneapolis
~15,000 localFinance
3M
Maplewood
~12,000 localManufacturing
Mayo Clinic
Rochester (serves metro)
~10,000 metroHealthcare
State of Minnesota
St. Paul
~50,000Government
Allina Health
Minneapolis
~28,000Healthcare
Best Buy
Richfield
~8,000 localRetail
City-Specific Guides
Metro Resources & Assistance
MNsure Navigator Sites
Free help with health insurance enrollment
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park
DEED CareerForce Locations
Employment services and PFML information
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Anoka, Burnsville
Twin Cities Benefits FAQ
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