Medica has announced that an agreement has been reached to acquire individual and family health plans from UCare, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health plan. MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace, issued a statement on Monday, November 17, assuring UCare members that their health plans through MNsure will not change in coverage or cost for 2026.
“MNsure’s top priority is making sure Minnesotans have access to reliable, affordable health insurance,” said MNsure CEO Libby Caulum. “We want to assure UCare members that their coverage is secure, and they will continue to receive the same benefits and care they signed up for.”
MNsure released the following guidelines for those enrolled in UCare plans.
For consumers who are currently enrolled in a 2025 UCare private plan:
There are no changes to coverage.They can continue to access care as usual.As long as they have paid their premiums, current coverage goes through December 31, 2025.
For consumers who have selected a 2026 UCare private plan through MNsure:
Coverage will continue as planned—they don’t need to switch plans.Plans will still have UCare in the name.Benefits will stay the same.Provider networks will not change.There are no changes to 2026 premiums.
Members with additional questions are asked to visit Medica.com or UCare.org.
The MNsure enrollment deadline is December 15, 2025.
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