Essentia Health still in-network for United Healthcare

Essentia Health has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to remain an in-network provider for UHC’s Medicare Advantage insurance plan in 2025.

“We realize that the uncertainty of this situation was difficult for many of the patients we’re honored to serve,” said Dr. Cathy Cantor, Essentia’s chief medical officer for population health. “We felt strongly that it was important to advocate for our patients, and we were able to reach an agreement for 2025 that addresses many of our issues and concerns by improving timely and reliable access to the high-quality care they depend on from Essentia.”

The Essentia update does not impact patients covered by Humana’s Medicare Advantage plan. Essentia will be out-of-network for Humana Medicare Advantage plans in 2025.

Medicare plan options that are in-network with Essentia include Medica, UCare, EssentiaCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and North Dakota, HealthPartners, Security Health, UHC, traditional Medicare and Medicare supplemental plans.

Patients with questions can speak with an Essentia representative by calling 800-985-4675 between

8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.