UCare
About
UCare has been improving the health of its members through innovative services and partnerships across communities since 1984. Today, it is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care to more than 350,000 members. UCare is proud to serve many people from diverse cultures, and more seniors and people with disabilities enrolled in Medical Assistance than any other health plan in Minnesota.
The organization partners with health care providers, counties, and community organizations to create and deliver:
• Minnesota Health Care Programs for families and children, seniors, and people with disabilities including MinnesotaCare, Prepaid Medical
Assistance Program, Minnesota Senior Care Plus and Special Needs Basic Care
• NCQA-accredited commercial plans for individuals and families shopping on the MNsure health insurance marketplace
• Medicare plans, including a plan with an “Excellent” NCQA rating, and an integrated plan with Essentia Health
UCare addresses health care disparities and care access issues through its UCare Foundation grants and a broad array of community initiatives. The health plan has received Top Workplaces honors for eight consecutive years from the Star Tribune since the rankings began in 2010.
Examples of Public Health Work
Collaborative Efforts
- American Lung Association – Lung Mind Alliance
- American Lung Association Leadership Academy
- Circles of Health & Well-Being
- Mobile Substance Use Disorder Program
- Opioid Performance Improvement Project