Medica to acquire 300,000 UCare health insurance accounts in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Health insurer Medica on Monday announced the acquisition of all of rival UCare’s 2026 Medicaid and individual and family plans.

UCare, based in Minneapolis, currently covers about 300,000 members in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Minnetonka-based Medica covers 1.4 million members across nine states, according to a press release.

The announcement follows UCare’s decision earlier this year to terminate its Medicare Advantage contracts as the company’s board began exploring opportunities for an acquisition, according to the release. Private Medicare Advantage plans augment U.S. government Medicare coverage for seniors.

“As a nonprofit, community-focused health plan, Medica has a long history of serving members in Minnesota, guided by our mission and trusted relationships with providers,