WINONA, Minn. — The major local healthcare provider, Winona Health, has set up a hotline to counsel people on how to stay in the hospital-clinic’s network for insurance coverage. This came after two carriers, Quartz and UCare, announced they were halting coverage in Winona and other targeted areas that they deemed unprofitable. “Many people assume a plan change means they have to switch healthcare systems, but that’s not the case,” said Amanda Ciszak, Winona Health’s primary care clinics executive: “Our team and our community partners are here to help you understand your options so you can keep the care and providers you know.” Ciszak said many Medicare Advantage options remain that include Winona Health as an in-network provider. Patients will need to select a new plan and they are encouraged to review their plan choices, she said: “The goal not only is to inform patients but to help them continue care with their trusted providers.”
Earlier: Insurers drop Winona medical coverage
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