MN Council of Health Plans

03/21/2025

How do we ensure all Minnesotans have the necessary resources to be healthy? It starts by listening to those we serve. The MN Council of Health Plans, along with our colleagues at the Minnesota Department of Health, Stratis Health and MN Community Measurement are teaming up to share ideas, track progress and close the gaps. https://mnhealthplans.org/release/partnering-for-health-equity-progress/

Minnesota’s nonprofit health plans are working together with state agencies and partners to support and improve outcomes for all Minnesotans Minnesota is often cited as having one of the healthiest populations in the country. Yet, research has shown persistent disparities in health outcomes. Resea...

02/10/2025

Our state's nonprofit health plans are turning to doulas to help reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes. The MN Council of Health Plans strategy adds scholarships to train more BIPOC doulas and also increases awareness of midwives and birth navigator services.

The Minnesota Council of Health Plans and our members are advocating for systems change at the legislature and partnering with communities

02/03/2025

Minnesota is one of just 15 states picked by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to roll out a new strategy to improve maternal health outcomes. Find out how the MN Council of Health Plans and key partners are making meaningful progress! https://tinyurl.com/mtnnns8b

The Minnesota Council of Health Plans and our members are advocating for systems change at the legislature and partnering with communities

01/28/2025

The U.S. has some of the lowest maternal health outcomes among developed nations. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans and state agencies are launching a renewed push to improve outcomes for Minnesotans. Learn how these groups are tackling disparities in treatment and access to care.

The Minnesota Council of Health Plans and our members are advocating for systems change at the legislature and partnering with communities

02/27/2024

With both state and federal subsidies for the individual market set to expire at the end of next year, a recent study from RAND projected that more than 90,000 Minnesotans could become uninsured in 2026. As state legislators consider potential healthcare reforms, it is important not to overlook these looming affordability issues.

Read more from Lucas Nesse, the President and CEO of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans: https://mnhealthplans.org/ensuring-affordability-in-minnesotas-individual-market-dont-overlook-2026/

With both state and federal subsidies for the individual market set to expire at the end of next year, a recent study projected that over 90,000 Minnesotans could become uninsured in 2026

10/11/2023

Stay protected this fall with FREE flu shot clinics. UCare is partnering with the Hmong Health Care Professionals Coalition to host several flu clinics in the Hmong community. No registration or appointments are needed.
https://www.ucare.org/health-wellness/health-management/flu-shots

10/03/2023

Minnesotans, protect yourself from major respiratory viruses this season! In addition to the flu shot, vaccines for COVID-19 and RSV are now available. Our recent blog has all the information you need to stay protected.

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This is the first fall and winter virus season where vaccines are available for two other major respiratory viruses –COVID-19 and RSV.

09/18/2023

09/12/2023

Exciting news! Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Health Sector Leaders Consortium, hosted by Business Advancement Center for Health - BACH at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Join us for a transformative experience as we bring together industry experts who are changing the business of healthcare. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to network, in-person, with these We are grateful to our sponsors MN Council of Health Plans, Office of Academic Clinical Affairs and the MHA Program in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health!

09/06/2023

We are excited to announce Dana Erickson, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota as the newly appointed chair of our board of directors. In this role, she will help guide the collaborative efforts of the Council's nonprofit health plan members to advance the shared mission of getting Minnesotans the affordable, equitable and quality-based care they need.

The Minnesota Council of Health Plans appointed Dana Erickson chair of the Board of Directors. Erickson is president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

08/23/2023

Through January 2024, Minnesotans on Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare who need extra time and support will have an additional month to turn in their renewal paperwork. http://mn.gov/dhs/media/news/index.jsp?id=1053-588996

08/16/2023

Happy National Immunization Awareness Month. It's a key opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccination at all ages. Make sure you are protecting yourself and your loved ones with vaccines.