5 million North Carolinians in 93 of the state's 100 counties . Two levels of
comprehensive coverage are now offered in 64 out of Minnesota's 87 counties.
"We are so pleased to give Medicare beneficiaries across Minnesota access
to a comprehensive and affordable health plan like UCare for Seniors," said
Nancy Feldman, UCare President and CEO.
The new UCare for Seniors Crystal and Silver Plans are now offered to people
eligible for Medicare in Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dodge,
Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui
Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles ,
Olmstead, Pipestone, Redwood, Rice, Rock, Steele, Swift, Wabasha, Waseca,
Watonwan, Winona, and Yellow Medicine counties.

Electricity producers or distributors who follow a cooperative business model .

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North Carolina's electric cooperatives serve more than
2. Eligible individuals can enroll at any time
during 2005.

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In the Twin Cities metro area , the UCare for Seniors Value and Classic
Plans are now available to people eligible for Medicare in Benton and Meeker
counties.

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In 2004, NCEMC had $802 million in energy sales to the
cooperatives it serves. Louis, and
Cass counties. UCare also offers
income-based health programs to people enrolled in Minnesota Health Care
Programs, including Prepaid Medical Assistance, Prepaid General Assistance
Medical Care and MinnesotaCare, in 77 Minnesota counties.

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NCEMC and North Carolina's electric cooperatives are proud members of
Touchstone Energy, a nationwide alliance of more than 600 cooperative energy
providers.

About UCare Minnesota
UCare Minnesota is an independent, nonprofit health maintenance
organization (HMO) providing health care and administrative services to more
than 136,000 members.

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UCare for Seniors Plans Now Available in 64 of 87 Counties in the State

MINNEAPOLIS, UCare Minnesota announced today that
it has significantly expanded its Medicare Advantage product, known as UCare
for Seniors, to reach most areas of the state of Minnesota.org .

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UCare Minnesota Expands UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage Plans Across Minnesota

With more than 28,000 members, UCare for Seniors is the state's largest
Medicare Advantage risk plan.

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CEO and
general manager of Brunswick EMC was voted in as secretary-treasurer.
Brunswick is headquartered in Shallotte.ucare.

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Ronald McElheney, Chief
Executive Officer of Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) based
in Jacksonville , has been elected board president of the North Carolina
Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC), the Raleigh-based power supplier to
26 of the state's electric cooperatives.

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Creed, CEO of South River
EMC in Dunn, was elected vice president and R. Service was expanded from portions of Isanti , Mille Lacs, Stearns,
and Wright counties to the entirety of each county.

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Southern Minnesota
UCare for Seniors is now available in 33 counties in southern Minnesota.
These plans continue to be available to seniors in Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne , and Washington counties.

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In addition, UCare offers
Minnesota Senior Health Options, a program for seniors who have Medical
Assistance, but may or may not be eligible for Medicare.

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C. Now more
people than ever can streamline and improve their health coverage with UCare. UCare provides health insurance programs for seniors:
UCare for Seniors, a Medicare Advantage product for Medicare beneficiaries;
and UCare Senior Select, a Medicare Select product.

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NCEMC is the third largest energy cooperative in the United States based
on revenues. "We've worked hard to make UCare for
Seniors one of the best overall health care values in our state.

Northern Minnesota
The UCare for Seniors Grand and Superior Plans are now available to people
eligible for Medicare in Carlton, Kanabec, Pine , and Wadena counties.

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These
two plans continue to be available to seniors in Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kittson ,
Marshall, Morrison, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Todd, St. For more
information, visit http://www.