I wanted to share an important healthcare update that may impact some of our neighbors here in District 17A—particularly those in Wright County. Starting September 1, 2025, UCare will no longer offer Medicaid (PMAP) or MinnesotaCare coverage in several counties, including Benton, Chisago, Crow Wing, Pennington, Ramsey, Roseau, Sherburne, Stearns, St. Louis, Wadena, and Wright. This shift will affect about 88,000 Medicaid enrollees across Minnesota. Now, I know changes like this can feel unsettling—but please hear me loud and clear: you will not lose your coverage. The Minnesota Department of Human Services is actively working to ensure every impacted enrollee is transitioned smoothly to a new plan—like Medica or Blue Plus—with no lapse in care. This is not the result of federal cuts or any decisions from the Trump Administration. UCare made this decision after reporting a significant financial loss last year—over $500 million—due to low reimbursement rates within the Medicaid program. If you or someone you know currently has UCare through Medicaid or MinnesotaCare, watch your mailbox—the state will be sending out a letter soon with details on your new plan. In the meantime, I’ve included tools below so you can see which plans will be available in our district in 2025. To our neighbors in Wright County and beyond: you’re not alone in this. We’re here to help however we can. Helpful Resources:2025 Medicaid Plan Map (DHS-4324) 2025 MinnesotaCare Plan Map (DHS-4326) Need Help? Call DHS at 651-431-2670 or 800-657-3739 Let’s Stay Connected!As your State Representative, I see it as my responsibility—and my honor—to be a voice for our community and a resource you can count on. If you have questions, need help understanding your options, or just want to talk things through, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email me at Rep.Dawn.Gillman@house.mn.gov or call my office at 651-296-4228. I also post updates on Facebook, so feel free to connect with me there as well. We are a community that cares for one another—and we’ll continue to move forward together. Sincerely, Representative Dawn Gillman Proudly Representing Meeker County and District 17A |