Boost your Medicare Supplement knowledge

UCare is here to simplify the Medicare process. Here’s your  spot to compare Medicare plan types, download our Medicare de‑complicator guide, find a broker and more. But first, start with a fun five-question quiz.
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See how the types of Medicare plans compare

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Original Medicare
(Part A and Part B)
Medicare
Advantage
UCare Medicare
Supplement
Costs
Premium(s) and deductibles plus 20% of the cost of care
Lower premium but may require copays or coinsurance
Typically has a higher premium, but no to low costs for care
Network
Any Medicare providerHas a networkAny Medicare provider
Coverage
Hospital (Part A) and doctor visits (Part B)
Bundles hospital, doctor and prescription drug coverage
Bundles hospital and doctor visit coverage
Coverage when traveling within the U.S.
Any Medicare providerVaries by planAny Medicare provider
Flexibility if you move to another state
Can keep planMust live in plan service areaCan keep plan
Part D
Purchase separatelyTypically bundledPurchase separately
Extras
No extras
May include vision, dental, hearing aids, fitness membership and more
No-cost access to fitness centers nationwide, hearing aid discounts and tobacco cessation tools
Initial enrollment period
Seven monthsSeven monthsSix months guaranteed

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Medicare de-complicator guide
Get our Medicare de‑complicator guide to learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll and how to avoid penalties.
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Whatever’s next on your journey,
UCare Medicare Supplement Plans are ready

Nationwide coverage
See any doctor in your community or nationwide who accepts Medicare.
Lower premiums
Get some of the lowest Medicare Supplement premiums in Minnesota.
Predictable costs
Rest assured you’re protected against unexpected medical expenses with no to low out‑of‑pocket costs.
Plenty of extras
Get a no-cost fitness membership, hearing aid discounts and tobacco cessation tools.
Guaranteed renewal
Your coverage won’t change
as long as
you continue to
pay the premium. You
can
keep it for the rest of your life.
Local customer service
Make the most of your benefits with help from people who understand
where you get care.

Connect with a broker in your community today

Once you’ve enrolled in Medicare Part B, you have a six-month guaranteed enrollment period for Medicare Supplement plans. Make sure you’re ready for it with help from a broker in your community. They’ll look at your finances, how you use health care and more to help you find a plan that fits your needs.
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