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MnSF President's Column
I am hopeful seniors signed up for Medicare Part D to cover prescription drugs before the May 15 deadline. Now that we have a start on prescription drug coverage, the Minnesota Senior Federation will continue to work on legislation to improve Medicare Part D. |
MnSF-Metro President's Column
You may recall that our Metro Senior Federation has been engaged in a strategic planning process. We began last fall, identifying a team and getting an outside consultant, Gary Kelsey, to help us with process and focus. Our goal is to have a plan in place by July 1 as we start a new program year. |
Metro Region has many volunteer opportunities
For information about volunteer opportunities contact Margaret Keneally at 651/783-5015 |
Life Connections a huge success
Midwest, Minnesota Valley and Southwest regions combined forces for a local senior expo called Life Connections |
Part D enrollment has passed - what’s next?
The May 15 deadline for seniors to sign up for the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit is history. As of early May, about 71 percent of Minnesota Medicare beneficiaries had drug coverage (503,197), leaving about 200,000 without drug coverage. What does it mean for seniors who have enrolled and for those who haven’t? |
Part D enrollment may still be open for those qualifying for Extra Help
Medicare recently announced that beneficiaries who qualify for Extra Help under the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan may enroll after the May 15, 2006 deadline without incurring the premium penalty. |
Ways to save on prescription drug costs
Whether or not you have Medicare prescription drug coverage, it pays to buy smartly. By doing so, you may be able to cut your prescription drug costs substantially and actually improve the effectiveness of the medications you do take. |
Bus trips to Canada up and running
At day break on June 28, the season’s first Rx Express bus trip will roll out of the Twin Cities for Winnipeg, Manitoba, to buy more affordable prescription drugs. |
It’s time to address Part D problems by changing Part D
Initial enrollment in the Medicare prescription drug benefit has ended but public debate on the future of Medicare is just getting underway. |
Fix Medicare Rx Call to Action
The consensus is Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is complicated, confusing and poorly executed. We can fix it with your help. |
U of M to host Germany, U.S. best health care practices forum in June
The Center of German and European Studies at the University of Minnesota will host a health care forum June 5 and 6 bringing together leading German and American experts to exchange best practices and experiences. Both countries face similar challenges, but within very different structures. |
Alliance concentrates on long-term care with dignity and justice
On May 11, ElderCare Rights Alliance held its first annual Celebration of Older Americans Month and Elder Abuse Awareness event. Activities, speakers and unveiling of the winning poster were all focused on raising awareness about the growing problem of elder abuse in Minnesota. |
Gutknecht, McCollum, Ramstad take part in Metro Convention
Property taxes, eminent domain, Medicare Part D, Social Security, transportation and laughter were all subjects discussed at Minnesota Senior Federation-Metro Region’s 33rd Annual Convention and Expo |
Drugs costs, and property taxes top priority lists
More than 200 registered delegates voted on 2006-2007 federal and state issues prioritizations for the Metropolitan Region. As the state’s largest grass-roots organization for older Minnesotans, MnSF’s strength is a direct result of members’ action. Get involved. Call 651/784/5004 and speak with Max Neuhaus about how you can make a difference. |
Gil Kiekenapp elected Metro Region president
The 33rd Annual Convention of Minnesota Senior Federation-Metro Region elected new officers and area vice presidents for 2006. |
Most issues affecting seniors have affordable housing at their core
Issues prioritization at the 2006 Metro Region convention left some MnSF housing advocates feeling a little left out. The issue of affordable housing came in fifth as an MnSF 2006-2007 issue priority. But a closer examination is revealing. |
Pension Rights Project continues to deliver results for pensioners
The Minnesota office of the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project has recovered a record $1,489,096 for those seeking assistance from the project in the 12-month period from March 31, 2005 through March 31, 2006. |
State explores affordable senior housing through a deed tax
The need for affordable housing is growing. In 2000, 297,000 low-income households statewide could not afford their housing. It is projected that this number will grow to 330,000 low-income households by 2010. |
Is reverse mortgage a senior-sized band-aide for unfair property tax
By Marlowe Hamerston
MnSF Metro Region member |
Central Corridor coalition to focus on affordable housing and transportation
The Central Corridor is the primary east-west transportation route in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. It is 11 miles long and crosses through the heart of the Twin Cities. This area includes business districts, distinct and diverse residential neighborhoods, institutions and attractions that help define the Twin Cites as one of the most livable and economically successful urban areas in the United States. |
The Light Touch
Lullaby of rain
It’s the love game
There was a nice lady…
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