senior linkage line® who we are and what we do marilyn theesfeld senior outreach specialist

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Senior LinkAge Line® Who We Are and What We Do Marilyn Theesfeld Senior Outreach Specialist

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Senior LinkAge Line® Who We Are and What We Do

Marilyn Theesfeld

Senior Outreach Specialist

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®

More Information

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging 651-641-8612 www.tcaging.org

Senior LinkAge Line® 1-800-333-2433 www.minnesotahelp.info

Minnesota Board on Aging www.mnaging.org

Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE www.medicare.gov