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Patient Advocate Services - Patient Advocate Foundation

- Case managers and attorneys specialize in mediation, negotiation, and education. Advocate on behalf of patients experiencing the following issues: Access to care, job retention, and debt crisis - Offers assistance to patients with specific issues they are facing with their insurer, employer or creditor regarding insurance, job retention, or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis of life-threatening or debilitating diseases. - Provides an education resource library to browse on a variety of topics such as health insurance concerns, diseases, and tips

What's Here

State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Newsletters
Individual Advocacy
Printed/Printable Materials
Mediation

Community Clinic - HealthFinders Collaborative

Offers a range of care including: - Acute illness care - Disease management (diabetes, blood pressure, and others) - Disease prevention and wellness - Medication assistance - MNsure and other Advocacy Services - Physical examinations - Reproductive Women's health in collaboration with The Center Clinic

What's Here

Low Income
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Nutrition Education
Prescription Expense Assistance
Community Clinics
People Without Health Insurance
Insulin Injection Supplies
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Diabetes Management Clinics
General Medical Care

Outreach Services - Insure Duluth

Duluth community resource that helps individuals without insurance navigate MNsure, the state's health insurance exchange. Programs through MNsure include Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and Qualified Health Plans. Individuals can: Find a local navigator that provides application and enrollment help Find information about MNsure Review checklist of documents needed for enrollment appointment

What's Here

State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
People Without Health Insurance
Outreach Programs

Minnesota Health Care Programs Member Help Desk - Minnesota Department of Human Services

The MHCP Member Help Desk provides information and referral services to persons who are on Minnesota's Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Provides information about applications, eligibility, health care policy, benefits, access to providers, authorizations, and claims. Refers callers to appropriate county and state agencies for specialized information on services.

What's Here

State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

MNSure Help Desk - Houston County Department Of Human Services

The MNSure Help Desk can help with: Minnesota Health Care Programs ID card requests, Finding providers who accept Minnesota Health Care Programs coverage, Status of claims, Prior authorizations, and Explanation of Medical Benefits requests. People enrolled in a health plan need to contact their health plan's member services with questions about covered services. For questions about eligibility or need to report household, income or asset changes, contact the local county office or MinnesotaCare.

What's Here

Physician Referrals
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Eye Care Referrals
Dental Care Referrals

Community Clinic - HealthFinders Collaborative

Offers a range of care including: - Acute illness care - Disease management (diabetes, blood pressure, and others) - Disease prevention and wellness - Medication assistance - MNsure and other Advocacy Services - Physical examinations - Reproductive Women's health in collaboration with The Center Clinic

What's Here

Low Income
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Nutrition Education
Prescription Expense Assistance
Community Clinics
People Without Health Insurance
Insulin Injection Supplies
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Diabetes Management Clinics
General Medical Care

Family Support Services - Keystone Community Services

- Administers the Oneida Continuing Education scholarship program - Advocacy, information and referral, crisis/emergency services, care management for adults/families regarding issues including immigration, refugee, and new citizens issues - Bridge to Benefits assistance - Education and training program assistance and referrals - Employment, education, and training assistance and referrals - Fare for All Express discounted grocery food program (monthly by walk in) during designated hours - Free income and property tax assistance (offered once or twice a week, three months each year) - Free monthly family movie nights and book fairs held three times annually - Health issues and medical insurance coverage assistance and referrals - On-site Alcoholics Anonymous-support groups (two options weekly) Other programming for families and individuals offered through collaborative partners: - Referrals and information for Bridging, clothing, emergency shelter, and food shelves

What's Here

Scholarships
Refugees/Entrants/Asylees
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Immigrants
Cultural Transition Counseling
Job Search/Placement
Tax Preparation Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Benefits Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Ethiopian Community

Health Insurance Counseling - Inter County Community Council - ICCC

Help applying for or renewing MNsure health coverage programs such as MNCare, Medical Assistance (MA), and other programs with support from a certified MNsure navigator

What's Here

State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Navigator Programs
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Social Services and Community Health Programs - Native American Community Clinic

Social Services: - Community resource referrals for housing, shelter, food shelf, chemical dependency treatment, and emergency and crisis support - Medical insurance application and eligibility assistance - Medical transportation - Medicare questions - Tribal benefit information Community Health Programs: - Breastfeeding Support and Education - Cancer screening education and navigation - Diabetes education, including class and support groups - Enrollment and navigation of Minnesota Department of Health Sage Cancer Screening Program - HIV/Hep C testing and Harm Reduction education and resource navigation - Nutrition counseling - Smoking cessation and navigation

What's Here

Diabetes
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Wellness Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Native American Community
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
Nutrition Education
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Minnesota Health Care Programs Membership Help Desk - Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services

Help desk can help with: - Minnesota Health Care Programs ID card requests - Finding providers who accept Minnesota Health Care Programs coverage - Questions about services covered under fee-for-service - Coverage if you are out of the state - Status of claims - Spend downs - Prior authorizations - Home care service agreements - Explanation of Medical Benefits requests People enrolled in a health plan need to contact their health plan's member services with questions about covered services. For questions about eligibility or need to report household, income or asset changes, contact the home county office or MinnesotaCare.

What's Here

Medicaid Recipients
Eye Care Referrals
Physician Referrals
Dental Care Referrals
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
SSI Recipients

Health Access Navigation - Portico Healthnet

Provides in person and phone consultations to help individuals and families apply for health care programs, including MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance (MA), and MNsure. Services may include assistance with: - Applying for private health insurance plans - Dental care insurance and finding low-cost dental care services - Emergency insurance - Hospital financial aid applications - Renewing health insurance - Referrals to community and social services

What's Here

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Dental Care Referrals
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Navigator Programs

Health Program and Prevention Program - Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Helps refugees and immigrants overcome language, cultural, and economic barriers to accessing health care and health information. Services include health education, assistance with health insurance, navigation of health and social support systems, and culturally responsive referrals.

What's Here

Pap Tests
Mental Health Related Support Groups
General Health Education Programs
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Therapy Referrals
Mammograms

Department of Health - Lower Sioux Indian Community

- Children's dentistry - Community health programs provide an annual health fair, assistance to members with insurance questions, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and health education - General dentistry includes bridges, crowns, dentures, digital x-rays, emergency care, extractions, Periodontitis/gum disease, root canals, and TMJ-TMD - Primary care, dietitian services, and retail optical services

What's Here

Pediatric Dentistry
Retail Pharmacies
General Health Education Programs
Indian Health Service Clinics
General Dentistry
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Emergency Dental Care

MNSure Help Desk - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

The MNSure Help Desk can help with: Minnesota Health Care Programs ID card requests, finding providers who accept Minnesota Health Care Programs coverage, status of claims, prior authorizations, and Explanation of Medical Benefits requests. People enrolled in a health plan need to contact their health plan's member services with questions about covered services. For questions about eligibility or need to report household, income or asset changes, contact the local county office or MinnesotaCare.

What's Here

Dental Care Referrals
Eye Care Referrals
Physician Referrals
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling

Community Clinic - HealthFinders Collaborative

Offers a range of care including: - Acute illness care - Disease management (diabetes, blood pressure, and others) - Disease prevention and wellness - Medication assistance - MNsure and other Advocacy Services - Physical examinations - Reproductive Women's health in collaboration with The Center Clinic

What's Here

Low Income
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Nutrition Education
Prescription Expense Assistance
Community Clinics
People Without Health Insurance
Insulin Injection Supplies
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Diabetes Management Clinics
General Medical Care

Need help or have questions? Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk to a Community Resource Specialist.

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