Summary
More than 2,000 seniors with Medicare Supplement plans from UCare might lose their coverage soon. UCare announced it will stop offering these Medigap policies, leading these seniors to seek alternative health plans before they face coverage gaps.
Key Facts
- UCare is a health insurer based in Minneapolis.
- Around 2,500 people with Medicare Supplement policies are affected by UCare's decision.
- Without a Medicare Supplement plan, seniors generally need to pay about 20% of their healthcare costs.
- UCare initially planned to move policyholders to Medica in the new year but it is uncertain if this transition will happen.
- The Minnesota Department of Commerce is working to help Minnesotans find a new plan by March 4, 2026.
- The changes are linked to UCare stopping its Medicare business, impacting many seniors in Minnesota.
- Seniors have certain rights to guaranteed issue plans if they have documentation of their lost coverage.
