senior linkage line® who we are and what we do marilyn theesfeld senior outreach specialist
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Senior LinkAge Line® 1-800-333-2433
A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors
The Senior LinkAge Line® is a service of the Metro Area Agency on Aging in partnership with the MN Board on Aging
We are the designated State Health Insurance & Assistance Program (SHIP) for the State of Minnesota
We are a not-for-profit agency, and we receive state funding as well as federal funding
Statewide telephone information & assistance for seniors, families, and caregivers
No cost to access our service We use Language Line for non-English speaking callers Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Health Insurance Counseling
Available to persons with Medicare of any age Provides counseling via telephone or in-
person at community sites or homes Counseling provided by state-certified Senior
LinkAge Line® staff and volunteers All information is kept confidential We provide comprehensive, objective
information – we do not recommend any person, product, service, agency or program
Help Available…
Medicare & Other Health Insurance Options
Government Service-Related Questions
Caregiver Support Respite Care Adult Day Care Support Groups Transportation Home Care & Homemaking
Services
Nursing Homes Hospice Care Chore Services Home Repair Employment Senior Centers Housing Nutrition Volunteer Opportunities
And more!
Health Insurance Counseling
Health insurance counselors at the Senior LinkAge Line® provide assistance with: Medicare Benefits/Eligibility Medical Assistance Health Insurance Options Long-Term Care Insurance Options Filing Insurance Claims or Appeal Completing forms and applications Prescription drug costs
Extra Help is Available
Low Income Subsidy – Social Security Application Medicare Savings Programs – County Application
QMB SLMB QI
Medical Assistance – County Application
Application assistance is available through the Senior LinkAge Line®