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UCare Connect (SNBC)

UCare Connect is a Special Needs BasicCare program that provides health care coverage to adults with certified disabilities or developmental disabilities. With UCare Connect, you can get:

  • No premium to join the plan.
  • No deductibles.
  • Free monthly membership through SilverSneakers® at participating clubs, including the YMCA.**

  • Connect to Fitness discounts on Community Education classes and a fitness kit for working out at home. 

  • Dental Care for U benefits that include UCare's See-A-Dentist GuaranteeSM, access to our Mobile Dental Clinic, and an extra dental check-up and cleaning every year beyond what's covered by Medical Assistance.
  • The ability to join or leave the program whenever you like.*
  • Dedicated providers in the UCare Connect network who understand and know how to treat your unique needs.
  • UCare's Health Ride service, which offers qualified members transportation to and from services covered by UCare — assistance with setting up rides is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Added benefits you can get through UCare Connect over Medical Assistance Fee-for-Service (PDF).

Are You Eligible? 

Find out if you are eligible to join UCare Connect.

Questions?

If you have questions, please call UCare at 612-676-3554 or 1-800-707-1711 (toll free). If you are hearing impaired, please call 612-676-6810 or 1-800-688-2534 (toll free). Hours of service are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

*If you choose to leave, you will be enrolled through the last day of the month.

**This benefit is available in 2013. For a full list of participating clubs, visit SilverSneakers.

Current Members - Important Information

The documents and links you need to make the most of your health plan benefits.

UCare Connect Evidence of Coverage EOC (PDF)

Minnesota Health Care Program Formulary (PDF)

UCare Connect and Minnesota Senior Care Plus Formulary for Members with Medicare(PDF)

UCare Connect Primary Care Network Listing (PCNL) (PDF)
Look up primary care providers in the UCare Connect network in the Primary Care Network Listing (PCNL).

Is your primary care clinic or dentist accessible to people with disabilities?

If you are interested in the physical accessibility features of a primary care clinic in our network, please call UCare at the phone numbers provided below. In most cases, we can provide information about the availability of flexible clinic hours, wheelchair access, parking lot access, and many other features. 

Dental Accessibility Survey (PDF)
Useful information about the physical access features of dental clinics in our network.