First Plan of Minnesota is a regional non-profit health care company built on partnerships with health care professionals, employers, government agencies, communities and our members.
We place an emphasis on customer service and personal attention, and promptly provide complete answers to all coverage questions. First Plan’s two local member service centers are staffed by friendly, helpful people.

First Plan exists to: improve the health of individuals and communities by assuring access to quality health care.

First Plan's core values are: integrity, compassion, stewardship and innovation.

First Plan's vision says that: We, with our community partners and customers, will set the national standard by creating affordable, accessible, appropriate and quality health care systems and services that improve the health of individuals and their communities.

History

First Plan of Minnesota's first health partnership was formed in 1944, when the organization was established in Two Harbors to fulfill the community's need for local health care. As a non-profit association, focus was centered on people, not on profits. The founders formed a partnership with health professionals who staffed the hospital and a new clinic, Community Health Center, and with the first members, who paid a monthly fee for all health services. This innovative approach became the first health maintenance organization in Minnesota and the foundation for a health plan that values its members.
First Plan of Minnesota has grown over the past half-century into a regional leader in providing health care coverage. It currently contracts with more than 200 primary care providers at clinics in Northeastern Minnesota.