Medicare Advantage plans with local flair
With EssentiaCare, you get an affordable Medicare plan from the nice folks at Essentia Health and UCare — two names you can trust. Get robust health coverage at a great value with some nice extras you’ll love.
Low-cost Medicare Advantage plans with plenty of extras
EssentiaCare is a Medicare Advantage plan that offers low-cost coverage for high-quality, cost-effective care at Essentia Health, your trusted local health system, plus access to Mayo and the national MultiPlan Network. Keep your favorite doctor and save money with this hometown plan that’s packed with benefits.
All-in-one plan: bundled benefits with some nice extras
EssentiaCare plans combine your hospital, doctor and prescription drug coverage into one convenient plan – with a bunch of extras, like dental and vision.
Dental coverage
All EssentiaCare plans include dental coverage. EssentiaCare Secure and Grand include routine dental with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Vision coverage
EssentiaCare plans cover an annual eye exam, diagnostic eye exams and offer an eyewear allowance to use toward the purchase of prescription eyeglasses or contacts.
Prescription drug coverage
$0 copays on generic prescription drugs and more cost savings. Search our drug list.
Access quality online care for many common conditions for $0 through Essentia MyHealth. Plus, get medical advice via the phone from a registered nurse day or night
Health club membership with One Pass
Enjoy a gym membership at no additional cost to help improve your health and stay fit.
Over-the-counter allowance
Our plans help you save money in lots of ways, including an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance. This allowance is yours to spend as you like on qualifying items like cough drops, first aid supplies, pain relief, sinus medication and toothpaste at participating retailers.
Access to doctors, hospitals and clinics you trust.
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More than 2,100 Essentia Health providers
- Specialists at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for rare or complex conditions
- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
- Coverage that travels with you at many out-of-state providers in our MultiPlan® national network, plus emergency coverage worldwide
- Vision, dental, hearing and over-the-counter benefit
Original Medicare vs. EssentiaCare plans
Deciding between Original Medicare only and an EssentiaCare plan? Here’s a sample of the costs and benefits that come with each.
Original Medicare only
- You’re responsible for 20% of your health care costs
- No limit on out-of-pocket expenses
- No dental, vision or fitness benefits
- You must purchase a standalone plan for prescription coverage
EssentiaCare plans
- Helps pay for the costs and services not covered by Original Medicare
- You’ll have a maximum limit of out-of-pocket expenses to protect your wallet
- Includes dental, vision and fitness benefits
- Includes built-in prescription drug coverage
Ready to take your next step?
Find your plan and enroll
Apply for an EssentiaCare plan in as little as 10 minutes. Have your Medicare card handy.
Get help choosing a plan
Have a question or need help getting started? We’re here when you need us.
Call us toll-free at 1-866-901-1363