Getting care
The Minnesota Council of Health Plans has worked for more than 30 years to improve care for everyone. We work with local health insurance companies that serve communities, not Wall Street shareholders, to make sure Minnesotans get the care they need, today and in the future.
Medicare Is Changing
Many Minnesota seniors have new Medicare options because rules changed to make Medicare in our state more like the rest of the county. Your current insurer is still here serving Minnesotans—not shareholders on Wall Street. There are four nonprofit companies that offer Medicare to Minnesotans: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Medica and UCare.
We know people are worried. Here’s some advice:
- The best place to start is by calling your current insurance company to find out what options it has for you. You can find the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Minnesota insurers and the federal government know that this change is confusing, so you have plenty of support and plenty of time. More details here.
Statement
Statement on 2019 rates
“The Minnesota approach is working. Health care is still too expensive, but Minnesota is doing better than most states to keep a handle on rising insurance premiums for people who buy insurance on their own.”
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2018
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Star Tribune
The problem today isn’t getting health care; it’s paying for it
We sorely need policy discussions that lead to practical actions, with clear-eyed recognition of the trade offs.
Interesting National Stories
Premiums are expensive because care is expensive
This Wall Street Journal story about the cost vs price of knee replacements is getting a lot of comments (527 and counting) and letters to the editor, too. Here's a PDF of the story if you don't have your WSJ subscription...
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Get Care
Lost your insurance card? No problem. Want to find out how much you’ll pay or compare prices for care you need? Can you get care online? Wondering how the quality of the care you get is measured?
It’s all here.
Get Insurance
Insurance helps you pay medical bills, everything from the entire bill for preventive care that helps keep you well to helping pay for prescriptions and care when you need it. Insurance companies also do a lot of work behind the scenes to help you be well and ensure you get good care.
Understand Insurance
We all need care—not only medical care when we’re sick or injured—but also preventive care to keep us well. Health insurance is how we join together to pay for care because it’s too expensive to pay for on our own.
From the Council’s Members
What Our Members Are Talking About
Osteoporosis Causes and Prevention | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
bluecrossmn.com
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones and makes them more likely to break. Learn about causes and tips to keep bones strong and healthy.Buying your own health insurance | HealthPartners
healthpartners.com
HealthPartners offers care and coverage together – and you can pick the best medical and dental plans for your family. Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Do I need to go in for a bladder infection?
healthpartners.com
One mom explains how she quickly got rid of a UTI by getting treatment and a prescription online with virtuwell
Bird hunting on land and water can be hazardous - Sanford Health News
news.sanfordhealth.org
Bird hunting draws hunters from around the world to Sanford Health's territory. Being physically fit and taking a few precautions ensures a good time.
March - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
