EXCERPT: “Medical experts from the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and UCare agree: Our country is facing a potential medical double-whammy this fall. The co-occurrence of COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks is a recipe for a community health disaster. Leaders from MDH, ...
EXCERPT: “Minnesotans will be able to enroll in comprehensive health insurance during MNsure’s eighth open enrollment period, which will run from Sunday, November 1, 2020, through Tuesday, December 22, 2020. All plans selected during this time will have a January 1, 2021, effective date. Minnesota’s enrollment period will be seven days longer than the federal open ...
UCare condemns the killing of George Floyd and the racism traumatizing our community. For more than 35 years, UCare has embraced Minnesota’s diversity by serving people who often experience the most discrimination and injustice. Now we stand with those demanding meaningful and sustainable change to systemic racism in government, social and business institutions – including ...
EXCERPT: “Starting June 1, 2020, UCare Connect, UCare’s Special Needs BasicCare plan for adults (age 18-64) with certified disabilities, will serve individuals in a total of 65 counties – with the addition of Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. After these three counties exited the South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) plan last year, the Minnesota Department ...
EXCERPT: “As COVID-19 continues to impact Minnesotans’ safety, health and financial security, UCare is providing peace of mind to its members and providers. The nonprofit, community-based health plan is taking several actions to make health care more accessible and affordable: Reducing member premium payments by 20% in July and August 2020; Removing copays for Medicare primary ...
EXCERPT: “UCare has hired Dr. Cantor to round out its medical leadership team at the community-based, nonprofit health plan. Prior to joining UCare, Dr. Cantor was a Medical Director at Medica for 8 years where he chaired the Credentialing Committee and participated on the Medical Policy Committee. He has been a practicing pediatrician at Partners ...
EXCERPT: “The UCare Foundation is providing $500,000 in short and long-term assistance to benefit Minnesotans impacted by COVID-19. The funds support needs related to social isolation, telehealth, food insecurity and personal protective equipment. The UCare Foundation is a community-directed initiative focused on supporting innovative services, education, community outreach, and research that improve health. As soon ...
EXCERPT: “These days, quality, responsive healthcare is more important than ever, and yet, the systems and procedures of care have been turned on their head. UCare’s new ‘We’re here for you’ :30 TV ad spot has the perfect metaphor for social distancing. Because, sometimes being a “people powered” company means parking your five person tandem bike and ...
EXCERPT: “In times of uncertainty, a healthy snack can provide the physical and emotional pick-me-up needed to help get you through the next couple hours. Health Fair 11, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving community health, is adapting its programs to respond to the community needs created by the novel coronavirus pandemic. This month, Health ...
EXCERPT: “St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a day to celebrate all things ‘green’. At KARE 11 it will also be a day to celebrate ‘red’. Health Fair 11’s St. Patrick’s Day Blood Drive begins at 1:00 pm on March 17th. Everyone who shows up to donate will be rewarded with some ‘Charm’ing surprises. This blood drive supports Memorial ...
