This is the first fall and winter virus season where vaccines are available for two other major respiratory viruses –COVID-19 and RSV. The post This fall, three vaccines are available to help Minnesotans protect themselves and their loved ones from serious illness appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
Medicaid Unwinding: Resources to Keep Minnesotans Covered 375,000 Minnesotans are at risk of losing health coverage as eligibility reviews return for the state’s public programs, Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Last month, Minnesota officially began the process of “unwinding” the COVID-19 pandemic-era policy that paused eligibility reviews for those on the state’s public health care programs, Medical […] The post Medicaid Unwinding: Resources to Keep Minnesotans Covered appear...| MN Council of Health Plans
Minnesota’s nonprofit managed care organizations (MCOs) provide care coordination as a unique benefit for members who are covered by state programs, like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Through care coordination, members receive highly individualized, holistic care to support their health and wellbeing. The post How coordinated care is improving outcomes in Minnesota’s health care programs appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
Care coordination is a unique benefit which provides highly individualized, holistic care to support members’ health and wellbeing. For patients with complex and chronic conditions, care coordination enables personalized, responsive care to enhance the patient experience, reduce the cost of care, and improve the health of communities throughout Minnesota. Watch the video to learn more. The post VIDEO: Minnesota’s Managed Care Organizations improving health with care coordination appeared ...| MN Council of Health Plans
Working to solve racial disparities in Minnesota’s birth outcomes and experiences by keeping a spotlight on the issue No other developed nation has a higher maternal mortality rate than the U.S. and the rate today is higher than it was 25 years ago. A look behind these overall numbers shows even worse outcomes for Black […] The post Working to solve racial disparities in Minnesota’s birth outcomes and experiences by keeping a spotlight on the issue appeared first on MN Council of Health...| MN Council of Health Plans
Keeping Minnesotans Covered as Renewals Return for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare With the March 31 sunset of the federal continuous coverage mandate, 1.5M Minnesotans will need to go through an eligibility review to maintain coverage in the state’s public programs During the federal public health emergency, special rules meant Minnesotans covered by state programs, Medical Assistance […] The post Keeping Minnesotans Covered as Renewals Return for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare appeared first on ...| MN Council of Health Plans
Although COVID-19 continues to be in the spotlight, this is no time to take the flu for granted. The flu can cause serious illness, require hospitalization and lead to death. As kids return to classrooms and outdoor activities transition back to indoors, it’s important for children and adults to get their flu shot. The post With COVID-19 Still a Concern, Let’s Also Remember to Protect Our Kids from Influenza appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
The State of Minnesota recently announced new managed care contracts serving 600,000 Minnesotans in 80 outstate counties, along with older adults and adults with disabilities statewide. The seven-county metro area contracts, covering 700,000 Minnesotans, were finalized late last year. Minnesota’s public health care programs, including prepaid Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, serve low-income families and children. […] The post New managed care contracts covering 1.3M Minnesotans incl...| MN Council of Health Plans
As parents send their children back to school, it's important to remember that COVID-19 continues to be a key public health issue. COVID shots are widely available. You can visit your regular doctor, or you can get it at most pharmacies, clinics and retail clinics and other locations. The post Why It’s Important Your Child is Vaccinated for COVID This School Year appeared first on MN Council of Health Plans.| MN Council of Health Plans
It’s important to remember your children may be due for other important vaccines — or even overdue. As the new school year begins, this would be an excellent time to get your kids caught up. Check out the list of vaccines that are recommended for kids from birth to age six.| MN Council of Health Plans
The Minnesota Council of Health Plans is an association of nonprofit health plans whose mission is to get Minnesotans the affordable, equitable and quality-based care they need today and in the future.| MN Council of Health Plans
Home Reinsurance At a glance Reinsurance is a program that pays a portion of high-cost medical bills – costs that are otherwise built into monthly premiums. The program has successfully lowered premiums by up to 20%. 10,000-15,000 Minnesotans are projected to drop coverage if reinsurance is not renewed. Reinsurance programs exist in 15 other states. […]| MN Council of Health Plans
