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Senior News March 2008 - Print edition
Download the print edition of the March 2008 Minnesota Senior News. |
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Volunteer at the Senior Federation
March will bring a special need for volunteers at the Senior Federation. The week of March 24 to 27 we will need more than 75 volunteers to help with a large mailing. Morning or afternoon shifts are available. |
Let’s continue the raucous caucus spirit here at the Senior Federation
I would love to hear everyone’s story of what happened on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5. |
Property taxes need change - contact your representatives
At the MnSF tax committee’s last meeting with the commissioner of revenue we experienced a great change in the department’s approach. We did not discuss what was wrong; we discussed what should be done. This was quite a milestone. |
Single payer legislation sails through hearing at state Capitol
SF2324 is the first single payer health care bill before the Minnesota legislature to finally get some serious consideration. |
MnSF State Board Chair
Will I be able to cope? |
Bonello hired as Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project manager
The Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project strives to improve the quality of life and financial well being of retirees of the Upper Midwest by providing workers, retirees, and their beneficiaries with high-quality, comprehensive and cost-effective pension information, counseling, advocacy and referral through a coordinated, cost-effective regional service. |
Federation uses Best Buy program to counsel seniors on combatting the high cost of their prescriptio
Best Buy Drugs is a Consumers Union program in conjunction with the Oregon Health and Science University that rates prescription drug effectiveness, safety and cost. Participation in the counseling sessions is free and information sheets are given at no cost. |
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drug Program coaching sessions are offered by MnSF and the U of M
Dates and locations. |
Federation offers sessions to help seniors find health care savings
Find the best priced prescriptions for your money! The HealthPartners low-cost dental insurance plan is a new benefit! You may be eligible for Senior Partners Care! Join us for one of the following Metro area presentations to learn more about these valuable programs and services. |
Senior Partners Care program expands its asset and income eligibility limits
If you’ve applied for SPC in the past and had income/asset levels too high to qualify, you may now be eligible. |
Member News
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Northwest chapter to host caregiving forum March 28 in Brooklyn Park
What is it like to be a caregiver? How can I support a friend who is caregiving? How will caregiving impact my children? |
You must file to receive tax rebate under stimulus plan
Seniors with at least $3,000 in qualifying income should report this income on a 1040 or 1040A for the rebate. |
Staying in the home: Making the home supportive for aging
Here are just a few ideas to help in your caregiving work. |
Age discrimination is focus of State Human Rights Act
The Minnesota Human Rights Act protects everyone in Minnesota age 18 and older from age discrimination in employment and education. |
Legislature has financial hurdles ahead
Once again it’s the time of year when political pundits dust off their crystal balls and have a crack at predicting what the Minnesota legislature will accomplish, or at least attempt to accomplish this session. |
Statewide MnSF advisory council to guide the Federation as it moves forward
The purpose of the Council is to inform and advise the Board of Directors on matters of importance to the membership...and provide a communication pathway to and from geographically diverse or special interest constituent groups. |
Why I joined
I looked around for some time for an organization of pro-active seniors |
Our much-appreciated January donors
Your gifts help older adults help themselves and sustain healthier, more stable communities. |
Herb Purdy wins $1,000 grand prize
Congratulations to the winning entries for the Minnesota Senior Federation’s holiday raffle. |
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