Essentia Health ceases to be an in-network provider for UHC and Humana Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, affecting 14,000 patients.

Essentia Health will cease to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Humana Medicare Advantage plans, effective January 1, 2025, due to excessive prior authorization requirements and care denials. This decision affects around 14,000 patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Patients are encouraged to switch plans during the Medicare open enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) to ensure continuity of care.

September 10, 2024
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