HealthPartners is one of the country’s biggest diversified health care benefits company. Not only it’s one of the biggest and most important, but it’s also one of the most diverse, as they have one of the widest network of information and resources that allow members and potential members to have a variety of options and alternatives, which translates in better decisions and health care benefits.

For nearly half a century, HealthPartners has been setting the standard for quality care and service. Much has changed in the last 50 years but our mission and vision remain relevant and compelling today. They continue to guide our work, shape our thinking and set our path for the decisions we make every day.

About HealthPartners

HealthPartners is a family of nonprofit Minnesota health care organizations focused on improving the health of its members, its patients and the community. HealthPartners and its related organizations provide health care services, insurance and HMO coverage to more than 670,000 members. More than 9,800 employees staff the various HealthPartners organizations.

You can count on HealthPartners for a plan that gives you the care you need at a cost you can afford. With our options for individuals, groups and Medicare, we have the flexibility to create a plan that's right for you.

HealthPartners, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters:
8100 34Th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55425
(952) 883-6000
CEO:
Mary Brainerd
Employee Number:
9,800
2008 Revenue:
$1.5 Billion

Product Types Offered

Individuals

HealthPartners offers Health Products for individuals, families and sole proprietors under the age of 65 and not eligible for Medicare. This plans for individuals, families and the self-employed are designed to make it easy for you to find and choose the coverage that's right for you and your family.

HealthPartner offers four basic plan types:

Traditional
HealthPartner’s traditional plan offers a large range of deductibles for individuals or families. With the HealthPartners Traditional plan, you pay 100 percent of your healthcare costs until your deductible is met. After that, HealthPartners pays for 80 percent to 100 percent of your costs.

Empower
This high-deductible plan works with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The Empower HSA plan is a high-deductible health plan that you can pair with a Health Savings Account (HSA) that you establish with a bank. An HSA allows you to save money for health-related expenses in a tax-free bank account. You create this account with the bank of your choice. Once your HSA is established, you can be reimbursed for qualified health expenses.

Three for free
A plan that provides you with balanced coverage and immediate value. HealthPartners Three for Free individual plan is the coverage you need, including three free office visits each year. Plus it's affordable and easy to use.

Short-term
A short term health plan is great temporary coverage, providing instant protection at a low price. Consider short term coverage if you're:

• Between jobs
• Waiting for employer-provided group insurance to take effect
• Waiting for approval for comprehensive health care

Coverage is available for 30-, 60- and 90-day periods. You can choose from four deductible options, including one that is Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible in certain circumstances. Plus, you can access our more than 650,000 providers and 6,500 hospitals nationwide, and there are no referrals to see a specialist.

Employers

Contain costs and improve productivity by helping your employees develop healthier lifestyles. HealthPartners wellness solutions use a whole-person approach that effectively supports the needs of your entire population - one individual at a time from those who have active disease to those who are healthy.

HealthPartners offers the following types of plans for employers:

Open Access Plans
More doctors, more choices. Access to an open network of trusted, quality providers no matter where you live in the nation.

Empower Plans HRA, HSA and FSA eligible
Flexible money. Save or spend with FSA, HRA and HSA plans to gain more control over how you manage your healthcare dollars.

Distinctions Plans with tiered benefit levels
Providers are offered at different benefit levels based on quality and cost. Choose from different benefit levels based on your needs and budget.

Primary Clinic Plans
Simplify. Easily coordinate all of your healthcare needs through your favorite doctor or primary care clinic.

Group Dental Plans
Our group dental plans offer a variety of options for preventive care and other services to keep your dental hygiene in top-notch condition.

Medicare Plans

No matter what path you choose, HealthPartners has a plan that will fit. Their family of affordable Medicare products offers the coverage you need to live your life to the fullest, including affordable medical, prescription drug and dental plans.

• MedicalOptional
• Prescription Drug

• Integrated Medical and Prescription Drug

• Integrated Medical and Prescription Drug

Plan coverage and availability depends on the area/state.

Provider Network

HealthPartners has a vast provider network. You can use HealthPartners Plan, HealthPartners’s online provider directory, to learn more about doctors, hospitals, other medical services, dentists, vision care providers and pharmacies that work with your HealthPartners plan.

To Access to online Provider Directory, Click Here.

Network Facts

Membership:

1. 650,000 medical providers nationwide
2. 6,500 hospitals nationwide
3. 37,000 dental providers nationwide

• Available open access national networks
• Choose from more than 650,000 doctors
• Choose from more than 6,500 hospitals
• No referrals to see a specialist

Recent News

Here are some of the most recent news regarding HealthPartners:

Regions Hospital physician available to talk about fireworks safety
Regions ER treat 10 fireworks injuries each year

ST.PAUL, Minn, June 30, 2009. - Regions Hospital has safety tips to reduce injuries from fireworks. William Mohr, MD, heads of Regions Hospitals burn unit reports that every year around July 4, Regions treats an average of 10 fireworks injuries such as torn fingers, powder burns, and injuries to eyes and eardrums. About 90 people seek medical care each year in Minnesota for fireworks injuries with children under the age of 14 at the highest risk according to the Minnesota Safety Council. (Continue Reading)

Rating

HealthPartners’s rating, as rated by A.M. Best Company. A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial services industries, including the banking and insurance sectors.

Financial Strength Rating
Rating: B+ pd (Good)
Financial Size Category: IX ($250 Million to $500 Million)
Outlook: Not Applicable
Action: Affirmed
Effective Date: September 03, 2008