High call volumes

Our member and provider services may be experiencing higher than normal call volumes from 12/22/25-1/9/26 due to a large number of staff being out of office.  We encourage you to utilize alternative forms of communication including secured messaging through online Member Services and Availity Essentials Provider Portal.

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Member and Provider Services Representatives will be unavailable Thursday, Jan. 1, due to the holiday. We are unable to accept walk-ins on Friday, Jan. 2., due to short staffing.


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DakotaBlue — An affordable tiered-network plan

Tiered-network plans have lower out-of-pocket costs and high-quality care from providers in the Preferred Network including Essentia Health. But the options don't end with Essentia. Care is available elsewhere, too, with varying out-of-pocket costs.

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Affordable care

Up to 15% lower premiums and lowest out of pocket costs within the Preferred Network*

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Tiered access

Flexibility to get care from other providers with varying out-of-pocket costs 

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$0 Virtual care

No cost within the preferred network

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Well-being

Plans include valuable wellness benefits

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Small Business DakotaBlue

This tiered-network plan is a great value for small organizations (1-50 employees).

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Large Business DakotaBlue

Cost savings and quality care come together with this tiered-network plan for large organizations (51+ employees).

How a tiered-network plan works

*On average, premiums within DakotaBlue plans are up to 15% lower than comparable plans with more traditional network structures.