MnSF President's column
The landmark date of Nov. 15, 2005 for Medicare Part D has arrived. Advertisements in newspapers and on TV have been running for a few months urging seniors to sign up if eligible for Part D. The Minnesota Senior Federation cautions seniors to look at all options offered before making a final decision. If an option sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Continued... |
MnSF-Metro President's column
As I write this month's column, I'm in the midst of reading a fabulous new publication - the Federation's new 2006 Medicare Drug Plan Preview. Federation members should have received a copy in late October as an isnert to Minnesota Senior News. If you haven't read it, do so. If you haven't seen it, you're missing something really useful. Continued... |
Medicare special to air Thanksgiving weekend
 "Medicare Prescription Drugs: Decoding Medicare Part D" a Minnesota Public Television special will premier Thanksgiving weekend on public television stations throughout Minnesota. Continued... |
Program seeks out the forgotten ones
 Gifts for Seniors Holiday Donation Program’s mission is to “Remember Those Whom Others Have Forgotten” by collecting and distributing donated gifts to the metro area’s most isolated senior citizens who have little or no contact with family or friends. Served are isolated seniors residing in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington and Wright counties. Continued...
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Is this medication necessary?
By Jack P. Maloney, MnSF speaker bureau volunteer
The Senior Federation’s 2006 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Preview does a good job of making Medicare Part D somewhat less incomprehensible. But the article, “Cutting Your Prescription Drug Costs,” leaves out some of the easiest and most accessible ways many Americans could save money on medications. Continued... |
Don't let energy costs keep you in the cold this winter
With heating fuel prices climbing to record levels, Minnesota's seniors can now add their utility bills to the list of skyrocketing costs usually reserved for prescription drugs, doctors visits and property taxes. Continued... |
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