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Why choose a Medicare Advantage plan?

UCare Medicare Plans offer all-in-one convenience, with medical and prescription drug coverage in one simple plan. Plus, you’ll get the added value of extras like dental, prescription eyewear, hearing aids and fitness benefits.

Our plans protect your health and your wallet, placing a limit on your out-of-pocket costs each year.

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As a member, you'll love these benefits...

Easy access to the doctor you want

96% of all Minnesota providers are in network

Coverage while you travel

With UCare Anywhere℠, you can travel in the U.S. and get care from any provider that accepts Medicare, and you have emergency coverage worldwide. Plus, you're covered with many out-of-state providers that participate in the MultiPlan Network.

Drug coverage

All-in-one convenience that includes Medicare Part D outpatient drug coverage

Dental care, prescription eyewear and hearing aids

UCare Medicare Plans include many extras to protect every aspect of your health

Health club membership with One Pass

Your plan includes a gym membership at no additional cost with access to tools to help improve your health and stay fit

Over-the-counter benefit

UCare Medicare Plans help you save money with an allowance to spend as you like on qualifying items like cough drops, first aid supplies, pain relief and toothpaste at participating retailers

Learn a new skill or expand your hobbies

Get up to a $15 discount on most Minnesota community education classes, like cooking or learning a new language

Things to consider before you enroll

As you explore your options, we’ll make it easy to compare plan features and costs — and to see if your providers or prescriptions are covered.

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Is your doctor in-network?

We have plans that include 96% of all providers in Minnesota. See if yours are included.
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Are your drugs covered?

We cover a wide range of drugs from brand name to generic. See if your prescriptions are covered.
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Plan comparison checklist

Keep track of the plans you're comparing. Print our checklist to compare plan benefits and features side by side.

Explore UCare plans

With UCare by your side, you get figure-outers who can help you choose the level of health coverage that’s right for you. We’ll help you with the next steps.

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Chat with a
de-complicator

Our licensed Medicare specialists can answer your questions or walk you through the enrollment process step by step.

Call 612-676-3500
TTY users 612-676-6810

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Attend a Medicare Meetup

Join us in person or online so you can feel confident about choosing a Medicare plan that fits you and your wallet.

Reserve your date and time

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Find a broker

Work with an independent, UCare-appointed broker to choose the best plan fit for you.


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Request a kit

Request a free Medicare plan information kit by mail.



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Medicare tools and resources

Get the Medicare de-complicator guide

We created this simple guide to make Medicare easier. It covers the essentials you’ll need to know, like the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll and how to avoid penalties.

Download the guide (PDF)



Medicare coverage quiz

If you’re trying to decide between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, take this quick quiz to find which may be the best fit for you.

Take the quiz



Finding the right plan

What’s the right plan for you? That depends on your health needs, your budget and your lifestyle. Here you’ll find the steps to choosing the right plan.

See the steps



Frequently asked questions

Over the years, we've heard a number of questions from Medicare shoppers just like you. To make it simpler, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions we hear.

See FAQs



Plans for nursing home care

Are you an adult with Medicare living in a nursing home, assisted living facility or memory care facility? If you answered yes, we have a health plan designed especially for you.

UCare Advocate Choice and UCare Advocate Plus



Our Medicare partners

UCare partners with care systems you may already know and trust, offering you access to providers you are already familiar with, lower premiums and coordinated, high-quality care.

UCare with M Health Fairview & North Memorial Health

UCare and M Health Fairview have teamed up to offer cost-effective, member-focused health plans that feature access to some of the Twin Cities' most popular and highly regarded providers. Now you can save on your monthly premiums and have access to the convenient provider network.

UCare with M Health Fairview & North Memorial Health

UCare with Essentia Health

UCare and Essentia Health have come together to offer EssentiaCare, a Medicare Advantage plan in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin offering all the care you need in one health system. If you already see Essentia Health doctors or live in the coverage area, then this might be a good fit for you.
UCare with Essentia Health