The collapse of Minnesota-based health insurer UCare is adding an extra layer of confusion to open enrollment for tens of thousands of elderly and low-income Minnesotans this year.

Minnetonka-based Medica is taking on former UCare clients. To talk about that transition, Medica CEO Lisa Erickson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition on Wednesday.

Listen to the conversation by clicking the player button. The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.

Will UCare customers automatically be moved to a Medica plan?

Health care coverage is so important, and this impacts about 300,000 Minnesotans. Our top priority from the beginning was ensuring the least possible disruption for members. With that in mind, we don’t anticipate any immediate change — 2025 coverage continues unchanged

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