This week, UCare, an independent, nonprofit health plan, filed its final 2020 MNsure Individual and Family plan benefits and rates with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The filing provides members who have diabetes with financial relief through a $25 cap on monthly insulin costs, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Rounding out UCare’s suite of diabetes services, ...

EXCERPT: “UCare members in Mower County who are looking to finish their General Education Development degree might be eligible for a pilot program that will help them reach that goal. UCare, an independent, nonprofit health plan — has partnered with GEDWorks to provide people with MinnesotaCare of Families and Children (Medical Assistance) programs the materials they need ...

UCare, an independent, nonprofit health plan, has appointed Jennifer J. Garber as Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. Garber will lead this newly invigorated department in attainment of UCare’s behavioral health strategic goals for all Medicare, Medicaid and Individual & Family Plan members. She will drive the organization’s vision to be a leader in ...

EXCERPT: “KARE 11 is hosting the Health Fair 11 Bike Helmet Clinic on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Parents are invited to bring their children (ages 4 – 14) and their current bike helmets. Experts with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance will check helmet fits and talk with the children about why they need to ...

EXCERPT: “UCare today announced the expansion of the Healthy Savings program to all of its more than 380,000 Medicare and Medicaid members in Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. The program – which is currently available to UCare’s individual and family plan members – makes healthier eating more affordable by providing discounts on healthier foods ...

EXCERPT: “UCare awarded Project Care Free Clinic $20,000 to support the ongoing efforts to provide medical and advocating services to those in need. Project Care offers primary medical care and referral services to individuals and families that are uninsured or underinsured. There are three clinic locations; Hibbing, Grand Rapids, and Virginia.” FULLSTORY: http://bit.ly/2RGHjA6

“Get your tickets now for the UCare Luminary Loppet — and be part of this evening of larger-than-life artworks, dazzling performances, and community celebration on Lake of the Isles. Presented by UCare in 2019, this annual winter tradition returns with a slew of extraordinary frozen features including the famous illuminated arctic puppets, an ice concert, ...

EXCERPT: “Our goal is to invest in the health and well-being of every UCare member. Within these pages, we present ways to make the most of your UCare health plan and get the care you need to live well every day. Take advantage of the tools, tips and resources offered. Good health starts with support ...

EXCERPT: “An ice rink will join Santa and shopping to help Mall of America prepare customers for the holiday season. The Bloomington shopping center announced Wednesday the addition of the rink, called Skate the Star. Presented by UCare, the ice is set to open Dec. 8 in front of the mall’s North entrance and is open ...

EXCERPT: “Strong partnerships among health plans and providers improves the adoption of evidence-based care for patients, according to a new report released today from the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), which included UCare practices in its 18-month study.  As a result of this payer-provider collaboration, care improves, costs go down and patients experience better outcomes.  The report, ‘Accelerating Adoption ...