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Hmo Minnesota

EIN 41-6173747 · Saint Paul, MN

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What it says it does

None formally approved by governing body, but see Part I Line 1, which is based on Articles of Incorporation.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$2.2 billion spent. Blue Plus has contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services DHS to provide health care coverage to Prepaid Medical Assistance Program PMAP, prepaid MinnesotaCare, and Minnesota SeniorCare Plus MSC recipients via a managed care model. In total these programs provide comprehensive medical, dental and pharmacy services to approximately 311,000 individuals who qualify under the respective state program.
$456.7 million spent. Blue Plus contracts with the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS and the Minnesota Department of Human Services DHS to offer a program that combines Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans and state Medical Assistance coverage. Minnesota Senior Health Options MSHO provides coverage to beneficiaries age 65 and older who are eligible for DHS Medical Assistance and Medicare Parts A and B. This program serves 9,800 members. Our MSHO product, SecureBlue, has broad geographic reach, covering members in 62 counties. A hallmark of MSHO is the care coordination provided to members regardless of whether they reside in the community or in an institution. Special attention is paid to helping members remain in the community with appropriate services and support.
$417.3 million spent. Blue Plus provides benefit payments for healthcare coverage based on contractual agreements with groups and individual subscribers, including Medicare Advantage. There were approximately 66,000 members at December 31, 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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