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Minnesota, we've got you covered

No-cost or low-cost health coverage from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Learn about UnitedHealthcare Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid) plans coming to Minnesota.

Helping people is at the heart of all we do

All Minnesotans deserve affordable health care, including you. We’re excited to announce that starting January 1, 2022 we’ll offer UnitedHealthcare Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid) plans to help Minnesotans get healthy — and stay healthy. We cover adults, people with disabilities, pregnant women and children with our Minnesota Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid) plans.

Get a plan that gives you more. UnitedHealthcare has a large provider network in Minnesota. That gives you more options to choose the right doctors and specialists to fit your health care needs. We also offer more services and extras, which can make a real difference in your life.

For language help

For help with language, please call 1-888-269-5410  TTY: 711 or view the notice below:

Non-Discrimination and Language Assistance Notices | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: Medicare & Medicaid Health Plans

Compliance

For information on how to file a discrimination complaint view the notice below:

Non-Discrimination and Language Assistance Notices | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: Medicare & Medicaid Health Plans

The American Indian (AI) Health Statement

American Indians can continue or begin to use tribal and Indian Health Services (IHS) clinics. We will not require prior approval or impose any conditions for you to get services at these clinics. For elders age 65 years and older this includes Elderly Waiver (EW) services accessed through the tribe. If a doctor or other provider in a tribal or IHS clinic refers you to a provider in our network, we will not require you to see your primary care provider prior to the referral.

See why Minnesotans choose UnitedHealthcare

Whatever plan you choose, UnitedHealthcare will help you get the care you need.

  • Large variety of network doctors
  • No-cost telehealth visits
  • Low - or no-cost prescription drugs

Starting January 1, 2022, UnitedHealthcare Community plan is excited to serve the 7-county, Twin Cities metro area with UnitedHealthcare Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid). This includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties.

MN annual health plan selection for UnitedHealthcare Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid) ends12/7/2022

Join us for our back-to-school events! Come back shortly to learn more.

Minnesota health plans as low as $0 cost

Families & Children Medical Assistance

  • No-cost or low-cost
  • Pregnant women and children
  • Adults without children 
  • Low-income individuals and families
  • Blind and disabled individuals

Minnesota Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) Medicaid Only

  • A 24-hour nurse phone line to answer questions about your health
  • Care Coordination
  • Tips for healthy living to help you stay well
  • The option to join a member focus group to provide feedback on health plan services
  • You may get even more benefits depending on which SNBC health plan you choose. Contact Member Services to learn more

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

  • Large variety of doctors and hospitals
  • No-cost telehealth visits
  • Low- or no-cost prescription drugs
  • No costs for most benefits and services
  • Virtual telehealth visits
  • Sanvello app to help improve mental health
  • Meal and food deliveries
  • Services to help find stable housing 

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  • No-cost or low-cost
  • Low-income individuals and families
  • Blind and disabled individuals
  • All ages

Featured programs for Minnesota

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Boys & Girls Club partnership

If your child is a member (age 6–17), they’re eligible for a free Boys & Girls Club membership at participating clubs. Questions? Stop by our Saint Paul location.

690 Jackson St.
Saint Paul, MN 55130

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan representatives available to help answer questions and get you set up.

The Boys & Girls Clubs in Minnesota give kids a safe and comfortable place to spend their free time. Clubs are open when schools are not, and provide a positive environment for building relationships, developing character and having fun. The membership includes after-school programs, mentoring and help with homework.

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Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and MinnesotaCare Plans 101: What will be covered

Minnesota Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare (Medicaid) plans will cover:

  • Well and sick care
  • Pregnancy care
  • Care for long-term conditions
  • Dental, vision and hearing care
  • Home care and supplies
  • Rides and other services

Benefits may vary by plan type and eligibility. To learn more, visit mnsure.org

Reading-newsletter

HealthTalk member newsletter

Our HealthTalk newsletter is now online. The newsletters are a great way to learn about our health plan and important health topics.

You can read it whenever, wherever you want. Check back quarterly for a new edition.

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In the Community, Minnesota

Reach out, be present, impact lives. Our mission at UnitedHealthcare is very simple – helping people live healthier lives. Watch this video to learn more.

Our mission at UnitedHealthcare is very simple and it’s helping people live healthier lives.

Our purpose is to really put community in the United Healthcare Community Plan.

And our commitment is to serve the most vulnerable.

Reach out, be present, impact lives, and that's really big for us. That's really some of the values that drive this Minnesota health plan. 

We have connected in the last four months with over three dozen community based organizations.

We have connected in the last four months with over three dozen community based organizations.

And I am hopeful that we will have well over 100 events in any calendar year so that we truly do reach out and be present.

It shows that there's people out there supporting other people. They can rely on your neighbor, you can rely on the school, the Boys and Girls Club, UnitedHealthcare, whoever that happens to be.

Today we’re packaging about 2700 bags, 5400 meals.

People will be getting meals thanks to Meals on Wheels and our partnership with UnitedHealthcare.

It’s not just about funding those organizations to do the work. We’re participating in it.

And if we're going to address health inequities and racial disparities, we need to first have a very broad network and we were successful in doing that. 

We're looking to make sure we have in our network providers that are not only within 30 minutes of a member, but within 30 minutes of a public transportation route of our members.

But a bigger part of what we do is really seeing our members as real people and that starts with us being in community and getting to know them.

We want to be here and we want to experience joy with you. We want experience happiness with you.

That's when we really start changing the dynamic. That's really when things start to shift.

 

 

Important news and dates:

More information about UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota will be available in the coming months. Please check back regularly for updates and news. Reminder of upcoming key dates:

  • Annual Health Plan Selection Period: ends 12/7/22
  • 2023 Enrollment - Your plan benefits will start on: 1/1/23

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Disclaimer Information
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Looking for the federal government’s Medicaid website? Look here at Medicaid.gov.

UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plans

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.

Premium Disclaimer

Dual Special Needs plans have a $0 premium for members with Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).

Nurse Hotline disclaimer

This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this service is for informational purposes only. The nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your provider's care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The service is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Nurse Hotline not for use in emergencies, for informational purposes only.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Ohio Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Texas Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and MassHealth (Medicaid) to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® general benefit disclaimer

This is not a complete list. The benefit information is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan or read the Member Handbook. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. For more information, call UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Services or read the UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Handbook. 

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (HMO SNP) Plan

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (SCO) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare and does not have any other comprehensive health Insurance, except Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our Senior Care Options (SCO) program.

Star ratings disclaimer

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. The 5 Star rating applies to plan year 2023.

Important provider information

The Choice is Yours

We will provide you with information to help you make informed choices, such as physicians' and health care professionals' credentials. This information, however, is not an endorsement of a particular physician or health care professional's suitability for your needs.

The providers available through this application may not necessarily reflect the full extent of UnitedHealthcare's network of contracted providers. There may be providers or certain specialties that are not included in this application that are part of our network. If you don't find the provider you are searching for, you may contact the provider directly to verify participation status with UnitedHealthcare's network, or contact Customer Care at the toll-free number shown on your UnitedHealthcare ID card. We also recommend that, prior to seeing any physician, including any specialists, you call the physician's office to verify their participation status and availability.

Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was updated. We do not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new members.

Out-of-network/non- contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services.

American Disabilities Act notice

In accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("ADA"), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company provides full and equal access to covered services and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Referrals

Network providers help you and your covered family members get the care needed. Access to specialists may be coordinated by your primary care physician.

Paper directory requests

Paper copies of the network provider directory are available at no cost to members by calling the customer service number on the back of your ID card. Non-members may download and print search results from the online directory.

Inaccurate information

To report incorrect information, email provider_directory_invalid_issues@uhc.com. This email box is for members to report potential inaccuracies for demographic (address, phone, etc.) information in the online or paper directories. Reporting issues via this mail box will result in an outreach to the provider’s office to verify all directory demographic data, which can take approximately 30 days. Individuals can also report potential inaccuracies via phone. UnitedHealthcare Members should call the number on the back of their ID card, and non-UnitedHealthcare members can call 1-888-638-6613 TTY 711, or use your preferred relay service.

Declaration of Disaster or Emergency

If you’re affected by a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or a Governor, or an announcement of a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, there is certain additional support available to you.

  • Part A, Part B, and supplemental Part C plan benefits are to be provided at specified non- contracted facilities (note that Part A and Part B benefits must be obtained at Medicare certified facilities);
  • Where applicable, requirements for gatekeeper referrals are waived in full;
  • Plan-approved out-of-network cost-sharing to network cost-sharing amounts are temporarily reduced; and
  • The 30-day notification requirement to members is waived, as long as all the changes (such as reduction of cost-sharing and waiving authorization) benefit the member.

If CMS hasn’t provided an end date for the disaster or emergency, plans will resume normal operation 30 days after the initial declaration.