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UCare 2023 open enrollment webinar highlights and key points

Overview

  • Mission – To improve the health of our members through innovative services and partnerships across communities
  • UCare Foundation- Supports preventive health care, quality for chronic disease management, health equity, and reducing health disparities for people with disabilities

2023 Plan Enhancements

  • Unlimited telehealth office visits on silver copay plans
    • $0 unlimited copay for primary care and mental health visits via telehealth
  • Access Plans
    • Two new, more affordable plan options at bronze and gold levels

Medical Plans

  • Copay plans: Core, Bronze Access (NEW), Bronze, Silver (ENHANCED), Gold Access and Gold
  • HSA-compatible plans: Bronze and Silver
  • Choose from two networks in the metro
    • If members live in the 10-county metro area, they can choose between UCare’s broad network or our more focused network with M Health Fairview
  • Near statewide service area
    • One of the largest networks of health care providers, so members can keep their doctor
    • More than 47,000 primary and specialty care doctors and clinics

The Mayo Arrangement

  • Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS)
    • Fully in-network for UCare IFP
    • No referrals or PA’s needed
    • Includes hospitals in Red Wing, New Prague, and Mankato
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    • Limited access for complex specialty care only
    • Non-network, unless:
      • Member referred by Mayo provider or
      • Member referred by other provider and has UCare Clinical Services authorization
  • Referral model:
    • Mayo scheduling triage
    • UCare Clinical Services model

Value-Add Programs

  • Preventive care at no additional cost in-network
    • Routine screenings, immunizations and checkups
    • Pediatric dental checkups and eye exams
    • Rewards for completing certain visits
  • Free Healthy Savings grocery store discounts
  • (up to $200/month)
  • Health club membership discounts ($20-$40/month)
  • Unlimited online care and retail clinic visits at no additional cost (subject to deductible on HSA-compatible plans)
  • Community education discounts (phone and web)
  • 24/7 Nurse Line and WebNurse
  • Tobacco cessation program
  • Car seat and safety education program at no additional cost
  • Member assistance program with support, resources and caregiver support services at no additional cost

Resources

MNsure Shop and Compare Online Tool

Phone: 866-242-2384

Email: brokers@ucare.org

UCare Provider Search

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