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MEDICARE
1-800-MEDICARE
http://www.medicare.gov/
The official U.S. Government website for people with Medicare offers a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder that helps you choose the right plan by cost of premiums or medications, by the type of coverage you may need, or by convenience by finding plans accepted by your preferred pharmacy. The site also helps you find out whether you qualify for extra financial help paying for a Medicare drug plan, if your employer is continuing your current coverage with a Medicare subsidy, or if you are already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Health Plan or in a Medicare drug plan. The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder services can also be accessed through a customer service representative at the telephone number listed above.
Medicare en Español
http://www.medicare.gov/Spanish/Overview.asp
Resumen de beneficios de Medicare, justicias y protecciónes, y respuestas de preguntas frecuentas.
Useful Documents
English: http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
En Español : http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/10050_S.pdf
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
The CMS website offers links to basic questions and answers about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, such as formularies and formulary reviews, and a description of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) regulations for Medication Therapy Management.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433
Every state has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) that helps Medicare beneficiaries and their families with health insurance choices and problems that might arise.
Medicare Rights Center (MRC)
http://www.medicarerights.org/
The MRC is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance for people with Medicare. MRC provides alternative views on the Medicare plan, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, a list of questions you should ask when comparing private plans, and information for contacting hotline counselors for guidance or additional education on Medicare plans.
MN Department of Health and Human Services
Aging and Adult Services Division
(651) 431-2600
Hennepin County libraries
Library updates and a list of events related to the Part D Plan.
http://www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm?keyword=part+d
Ramsey County libraries
Helpful links related to healthcare and government services
http://www.ramsey.lib.mn.us/
Minnesota public libraries by city or county
http://www.publiclibraries.com/minnesota.htm
Hmong Senior Health Care
2411 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406-1026
(612) 333-6647
Senior LinkAge Line
1-800-333-2433
A free telephone information-and-assistance service which makes it easy for seniors and their families to find community services.
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays
MN Senior Federation
Twin Cities: 651-645-0261
Toll Free: 1-877-645-0261
http://www.mnseniors.org
The MnSF is an alliance of 20,000 people working together to give voice to those issues of importance to maturing Minnesotans.
Minnesota Board on Aging
Twin Cities: 651-431-2500
Toll free: 1-800-627-3529
http://www.mnaging.org/Medicare/PartD.html
The Minnesota Board on Aging is the gateway to services for seniors and their families. MBA listens to senior concerns, researches for solutions, and proposes policy to address senior needs.
MN Department of Health and Human Services related links:
MN Disability Health Options (MnDHO)
Twin Cities: (612) 676-3500
Toll Free: (877) 523-1518
MnDHO is a program for people with physical disabilities who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA). People who are eligible for both MA and Medicare may also enroll.
MN Senior Health Options (MSHO)
MSHO is a health care program for seniors, age 65 and over, who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and Medicare. People with only MA can also join. MSHO combines the health care and support services that normally are offered by separate programs into one seamless package to make it simpler for people to get services.
If you are already on MA and want to enroll in MSHO, contact one of the MSHO health plans:
- Medica: (952) 992-2345 or (800) 906-5432
- Metropolitan Health Plan: (612) 347-3300 or (800) 647-0550
- UCare Minnesota: (612) 676-3554 or (800) 203-7225