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Provides an online resource for individuals to stay up-to-date on the latest developments for affordable insulin. The online resource offers:

- How to become an advocate in making insulin more affordable to all

- Information about out-of-pocket caps and how to take advantage of the new cost-sharing limits based on the type of insurance individuals have

- Information about updated benefits for insulin and brands

NOTE: Does not provide direct financial assistance

- Defensive driving classes - Discussion Groups: Creative writing and book club - Exercise classes including yoga - Foot care provided by Mary T. Home Health - Health insurance counseling - Information and referral - Library including book loan, audio books, large print books, and video tapes - Parkinson's support group and AA meetings - Recreational and educational activities include defensive driving, woodworking, card groups, bingo, choir, and crafts - Senior Companion (friendly visiting) program - Senior dining provided by Volunteers of America - Trips to local attractions, theater events, breakfast and dinner outings, and extended trips - "Voice of Experience" newsletter

Provides assistance to older adults to help them live independently in the community. Services provided by advocates include:

- Assistance with paperwork (i.e. medical claims, benefit applications, patient assistance programs, etc.) and with money management.

- Home visits to assess needs

- Information and referrals for housing, employment, Medicare and supplemental insurances, other government benefits, and transportation services

All services are free and confidential.

Health Care Access services assist with the following: - Determine if people are eligible for health care and financial assistance programs.

- Help people with past medical bills by working with community care programs, collection agencies, and medical providers to discuss reasonable payment plans.

- Meet with individuals and families to apply for programs

- Provide referrals to other agencies for concerns related to financial assistance, housing, food, employment, and disability issues as needed

Provides advice and guidance to help individuals restore financial stability and independence after the loss of a spouse. Areas coaches may help address:

- Banking and investments

- Cash flow and budgeting

- Debt/credit management

- Health insurance

- Home and auto

- Household administration

- Life insurance

- Legacy

- Legal

- Social Security

- Taxes

Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 55 and older. Programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, music, social clubs, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning opportunities. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid visits are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (appointments are required).

Provides free services, such as:

- Health insurance counseling

- Tax assistance to low-income taxpayers to avoid costly tax preparation fees, receive eligible tax credits and refunds, and potential benefits

Provides a secure online portal and a helpline free of charge to support individuals navigating their prostate cancer journey. Services include:

- Assistance with navigating insurance coverage options of patients and helping resolve issues with their insurance company. Secure access to care if individuals are uninsured.

- Ensure access to care and benefits such as Social Security Disability (SSI or SSDI) or state disability benefits, employer-sponsored benefits, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability, and COBRA.

- Finding resources for financial aid and/or prescription drug assistance programs

- Help with applying for programs that pay for basic needs expenses

- Secure online portal to connect with a ZERO360 case manager. Case managers can work with individuals to help negotiate free or reduced-cost treatment or set up payment plans.

Trained advocates provide information and assistance services. Advocates assist individuals with:

- Accessing services and programs

- Advanced directives for health care

- Caregiver support

- Forms assistance

- Health insurance counseling

- Information and referral

- Notary services

Senior advocates make connections with other community services including:

- Companionship

- Home health and chore services

- Housing

- Legal services

- Nutrition services

- Transportation

A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging.

Services include:

- Community Supports: Connects people with community supports, such as home health care, meal preparation/delivery, transportation, and hiring someone to help at home or with yard work

- Health Insurance Counseling: Helps people with questions about Medicare and other health care questions

- Housing Resources: Helps people understand their housing options, such as assisted living requirements, comparing housing services and costs, and more

- Preadmission Screening (PAS): Manages preadmission screening (PAS) for anyone planning to be admitted into a Minnesota nursing home

- Prescription Drug Assistance: Helps those who qualify find ways to reduce prescription drug costs, including finding manufacturers' patient assistance programs and completing applications

- Website of Resources: Offers a website to locate resources throughout the state for help with the home, medical costs, tax preparation, legal/advocacy, housing, transportation, food programs, benefits, health care, mental health, and more. The website is still currently in the development stage. Visit the website at https://mn.gov/adresources/.

NOTE: Older adults who have a case manager or care coordinator or may have questions about county program and eligibility should be referred elsewhere. The individual should be referred to their case manager, care coordinator, or county agency.

Health Care Access services assist with the following: - Determine if people are eligible for health care and financial assistance programs.

- Help people with past medical bills by working with community care programs, collection agencies, and medical providers to discuss reasonable payment plans.

- Meet with individuals and families to apply for programs

- Provide referrals to other agencies for concerns related to financial assistance, housing, food, employment, and disability issues as needed

A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging.

Services include:

- Community Supports: Connects people with community supports, such as home health care, meal preparation/delivery, transportation, and hiring someone to help at home or with yard work

- Health Insurance Counseling: Helps people with questions about Medicare and other health care questions

- Housing Resources: Helps people understand their housing options, such as assisted living requirements, comparing housing services and costs, and more

- Preadmission Screening (PAS): Manages preadmission screening (PAS) for anyone planning to be admitted into a Minnesota nursing home

- Prescription Drug Assistance: Helps those who qualify find ways to reduce prescription drug costs, including finding manufacturers' patient assistance programs and completing applications

- Website of Resources: Offers a website to locate resources throughout the state for help with the home, medical costs, tax preparation, legal/advocacy, housing, transportation, food programs, benefits, health care, mental health, and more. Website is still currently in the development stage. Visit website at https://mn.gov/adresources/.

NOTE: Older adults who have a case manager or care coordinator or may have questions about county program and eligibility should be referred elsewhere. The individual should be referred to their case manager, care coordinator, or county agency.

- AARP safe driving classes - Bi-monthly newsletter - Thompson Times - Creative Arts (Crafts, crocheting, knitting, watercolor/drawing instruction, etc.) - Discussion groups including Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED Talks) - Enrichment and educational programs (Computer lab/tech assistance, language/culture, etc.) - Fitness classes including line dancing, walking clubs, and more - Foot care - Health insurance counseling - Intergenerational opportunities - Legal advice (Fraud/scam prevention, and self defense) - Musical performances and jam sessions - Mystery book club - Social and recreational activities including bingo, bridge (duplicate/open), hand and foot, mahjong, and more - Special events - Tax assistance - Trips and tours - Volunteering opportunities

A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging.

Services include:

- Community Supports: Connects people with community supports, such as home health care, meal preparation/delivery, transportation, and hiring someone to help at home or with yard work

- Health Insurance Counseling: Helps people with questions about Medicare and other health care questions

- Housing Resources: Helps people understand their housing options, such as assisted living requirements, comparing housing services and costs, and more

- Preadmission Screening (PAS): Manages preadmission screening (PAS) for anyone planning to be admitted into a Minnesota nursing home

- Prescription Drug Assistance: Helps those who qualify find ways to reduce prescription drug costs, including finding manufacturers' patient assistance programs and completing applications

- Website of Resources: Offers a website to locate resources throughout the state for help with the home, medical costs, tax preparation, legal/advocacy, housing, transportation, food programs, benefits, health care, mental health, and more. Website is still currently in the development stage. Visit website at https://mn.gov/adresources/.

NOTE: Older adults who have a case manager or care coordinator or may have questions about county program and eligibility should be referred elsewhere. The individual should be referred to their case manager, care coordinator, or county agency.

A service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging.

Services include:

- Community Supports: Connects people with community supports, such as home health care, meal preparation/delivery, transportation, and hiring someone to help at home or with yard work

- Health Insurance Counseling: Helps people with questions about Medicare and other health care questions

- Housing Resources: Helps people understand their housing options, such as assisted living requirements, comparing housing services and costs, and more

- Preadmission Screening (PAS): Manages preadmission screening (PAS) for anyone planning to be admitted into a Minnesota nursing home

- Prescription Drug Assistance: Helps those who qualify find ways to reduce prescription drug costs, including finding manufacturers' patient assistance programs and completing applications

- Website of Resources: Offers a website to locate resources throughout the state for help with the home, medical costs, tax preparation, legal/advocacy, housing, transportation, food programs, benefits, health care, mental health, and more. Website is still currently in the development stage. Visit website at https://mn.gov/adresources/.

NOTE: Older adults who have a case manager or care coordinator or may have questions about county program and eligibility should be referred elsewhere. The individual should be referred to their case manager, care coordinator, or county agency.

Offers recreational activities for older adults. Activities offered include: - Bicycling club - Bingo - Book clubs - Card games - In-person or virtual caregiver support groups - Exercise classes such as Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance, Tai Chi, flexibility and strength, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Knit and quilting - Line dancing - Legal information and resources - Ping pong - Outreach services such as referrals, mobile meals, and home visits - Special events - Technology assistance - Trips and community tours - Walking groups

The Heritage Center is also available for rent for family parties, babyshowers, meetings, or a corporate event.

Programs providing assistance to non-English speaking Korean elderly to access community and government services that are not easily accessible due to language and cultural barriers. Services including:

- Citizenship service: Citizenship application, passport, and permanent residency renewal

- Consumer service: Bank, garden, and voting

- Government benefits service: MSA (Minnesota Supplemental Aid), SSA (Social Security Administration), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

- Health care service: Medicaid, Medicare and MNSure

- Housing services: Minneapolis Public Housing application and renewal

- Language service: Interpretation and translation

- Social and Cultural service: Korean holidays, major holidays and events, and parent's day

- Supportive service: Education service and support groups

Connects uninsured with health care

Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 50 and older. Programs include:

- Educational Classes and Programs: Defensive driving, painting classes, health programs, topics related to seniors, and financial programs

- Exercise/Fitness: Seated exercise, aerobics, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and walking club

- Health services including blood pressure screening, foot care, and insurance counseling - Information and Referral: Outreach, forms assistance, nutrition, support groups, senior companion/friendly visitors, and peer counselors - Recreational/Leisure Activity Programs: Bridge, bingo, 500, games, movies, cribbage, picnics, and parties

- Resource center on senior issues

- Social activities and programs

- Travel/Trips: Short outings and day trips