Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
HCMC closure would cause patient deaths, Minnesota Senator says
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
MN Medicaid cuts: Advocates address how withholding federal funds would impact state
Following the Trump administration announcing it will “temporarily halt" Medicaid funding in Minnesota in response to widespread fraud in the state, advocates from several fields shared how it would impact their work and the people they serve.
Following the Trump administration announcing it will “temporarily halt" Medicaid funding in Minnesota in response to widespread fraud in the state, advocates from several fields shared how it would impact their work and the people they serve.
Substance abuse grants lack internal oversight for payments: Audit
A statewide audit outlines the lack of financial oversight previously had over the disbursement of millions of dollars in substance abuse disorder grants.
A statewide audit outlines the lack of financial oversight previously had over the disbursement of millions of dollars in substance abuse disorder grants.
Minnesota's new paid leave program sees 12K applications in week one
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Flu cases rise in Minnesota with more than 1,900 hospitalized
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Minnesota fraud: Congressional investigators increase scrutiny
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
UCare shutdown anything but smooth, affected customers claim
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Medicaid program for disabled adults was 'vulnerable to fraud,' federal prosecutors say
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
UHC, M Fairview Health reach 'agreement in principle' for patients
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Could a smartwatch alert parents to a tantrum ahead? Mayo Clinic researchers think so
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Time running out before ACA subsidies expire
Both Democrats and Republicans are racing to stave off next year's big price spikes for many Obamacare plans. The COVID-era tax credits expire in just three weeks. Doug Luzader has more from D.C., where time is running out.
Both Democrats and Republicans are racing to stave off next year's big price spikes for many Obamacare plans. The COVID-era tax credits expire in just three weeks. Doug Luzader has more from D.C., where time is running out.
Lawmakers debate healthcare at nation's capitol
National lawmakers are debating a possible extension of Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire without a compromise or widespread reforms.
National lawmakers are debating a possible extension of Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire without a compromise or widespread reforms.
Senior living neglect death: Why did no one help?
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota call center worker sues UCare for unpaid wages
A class action lawsuit has been filed against UCare Minnesota, alleging violations of labor laws regarding unpaid wages for call center employees.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against UCare Minnesota, alleging violations of labor laws regarding unpaid wages for call center employees.
How UCare went from massive surplus to shutting down in just two years
UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policy holders relying on Medicaid, but has struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs, failed expansion efforts and legal challenges.
UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policy holders relying on Medicaid, but has struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs, failed expansion efforts and legal challenges.
UCare health insurer shutting down: What we know
UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.
UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.
UCare shutting down, Medica taking over healthcare plans
UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.
UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets. UCare was created more than 40 years ago primarily to offer health care coverage to low-income policyholders relying on Medicaid, but has recently struggled to navigate rising healthcare costs.
M Health Fairview, UnitedHealthcare contract dispute impacts 125,000 patients
M Health Fairview and UnitedHealthcare are currently at odds over contract negotiations for 2026, potentially impacting thousands of patients.
M Health Fairview and UnitedHealthcare are currently at odds over contract negotiations for 2026, potentially impacting thousands of patients.