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MnSF Membership Chair
On growing up |
MnSF ‘08: Looking back...looking forward...looking up!
We have moved from eight separate entities to a single, centralized association with a new set of bylaws and a new board of directors |
Regions unite to form statewide association
Delegates voted to adopt a new set of bylaws to help streamline the governance of the organization. |
South Metro to honor vets at November meeting
Guest speaker will be Ted Nemzek, Korean war veteran, who received the “11 Who Care Volunteer Award” in 2006. |
Join hundreds of volunteers and help the Federation thrive!
This organization could not exist without your help! |
Volunteer information event November 16
Gather information on ways you can get involved here at the MnSF and stay for different health programs presentations. |
Asset and income levels count for low-income Medicare programs
If you’re a low- to moderate-income Medicare enrollee, you may already benefit from one or more state or federal programs that help you pay for Medicare gap or drug (Part D) coverage. But your monthly income isn’t the only eligibility test for these programs. Asset levels are counted, too. |
Medicare forum to bring legislators, experts together
This is a great opportunity to listen, learn and ask the experts.
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Medicare Parts A, B and D to cost more in 2008
What’s new with Medicare? The 2008 premiums and co-pays. What’s not new? They’re going up. |
Legacies give life to causes you care about
These individuals have distinguished themselved through planned giving, a gift that ensures the future. |
Leaving a legacy - planned giving
Get started by discussing philanthropic perspectives and your personal financial goals. |
A checklist for building an estate plan
The Basics: what everyone needs. |
Consider several ways to leave a charitable gift
Here’s a primer course on some of the ways you may want to consider a planned gift to the Minnesota Senior Federation. |
Deadline looms for charitable gifts from Individual Retirement Accounts
At age 70-1/2, distributions from traditioal IRAs of up to $100,000 can be transferred to a charitable organization without being taxed. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2007. |
In Memoriam
~ Laura McManus Menard ~ |
'Cold Weather Rule’ in effect, programs available to keep you warm this winter
Minnesota’s “Cold Weather Rule” took effect Oct. 15 and lasts through the home heating season. |
Minnesota state law provides protections for planning a funeral
We often hear media ads encouraging us to pre-plan our funeral to keep expenses under control and to keep our loved ones from having to make emotional decisions. Did you know that there are state laws that protect your investments and your wishes? |
Our generous and much-apreciated September donors
Persons who donated $100 or more throughout September. |
Recent floods expose the healthy state of volunteerism in Minnesota
It is being called "Our Katrina." |
Federation gives free educational presentations on health care options
A number of pertinent topics of interest are on the agenda for free presentations: Best Buy Drugs, dental benefit, medicare gap coverage and Medicare drug coverage. |
From the Regions
Barbara Walton brings support to Heartland’s workRegion tackling fine points of new MnSF structureNorthwest votes for dissolution of old FederationNorth Star raffle tickets and ad sales a success |
State Convention Raffle winners
State Convention Raffle winners
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