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UCare to End Medicare Advantage Plans, Affecting 158,000 Members

9/7/2025

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UCare plans to end its Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026, impacting 158,000 members in Minnesota.
The decision awaits approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Affected members must select new coverage during the enrollment period starting in October.
UCare cites rising healthcare costs and market challenges as reasons for this decision.
Eight percent of UCare's workforce will face layoffs due to these changes.

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Story summary

UCare plans to end its Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026, impacting 158,000 members in Minnesota.
The decision awaits approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Affected members must select new coverage during the enrollment period starting in October.
UCare cites rising healthcare costs and market challenges as reasons for this decision.
Eight percent of UCare's workforce will face layoffs due to these changes.