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MnSF President's Column
This month I will try to address the subject of reverse mortgage. I am not an expert but will share with you a simple explanation. |
MnSF-Metro President's Column
"Each One Reach One" |
MnSF to recruit at county and state fairs
The Minnesota Senior Federation rolled out a statewide membership campaign centering on outreach at four county fairs and the Minnesota State Fair. |
Legislators being invited to North Star August meeting
The office has been busy with letters to go out to legislators inviting them to our August meeting... |
Two Vistas join MnSF
The Senior Federation welcomes two new Americorps*VISTA members, Peter Meidal and Doug Schelske. |
Volunteer Opportunities
For information about volunteer opportunities listed contact Margaret Kenneally at 651/783-5015 or mkenneally@mnseniors.org. All necessary training and information is provided. |
New MnSF program provides free, unbiased information on drugs
The Minnesota Senior Federation has partnered with Consumers Union and the Minnesota Medical Association with a new program of informing consumers with free, unbiased information on the effectiveness, safety and cost of prescriptions drugs |
Federation to offer health insurance counseling in Nicollet Mall Aug. 2
Face-to-face help with health insurance questions in Minneapolis, Aug. 2. |
Governor unveils tool on state web site to compare drug prices
Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced a new feature on the state web site, RxPrice Compare, that provides consumers with clear, unbiased price information... |
Senate OKs prescription drug importation plan
In the first salvo of what promises to be a contentious political debate over the cost of prescription drugs, the Senate voted July 11 to let Americans import prescription drugs from Canada... |
Federation’s travel committee has great summer and fall offerings
Are you looking for some late summer/early fall fun? Consider joining fellow MnSF members on a day trip in late August or September.
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Medical coverage - don't leave the country without it
Did you know that Medicare alone does not cover medical services you receive outside the United States? That's true even if you have a medical emergency in a foreign country. |
Despite intense lobbying, pension bill still up in the air
Rumors are circulating about the pension bill as pressure mounts to get something passed from lobbyists, often with competing interests. |
Legislature breaks promise to tackle property tax issue
Minnesotans must continue to endure unlimited property taxation |
Senior advocate Don Frank wins fight for broader oxygen equipment choice
Minnesota Senior Federation member Don Frank of Little Fork is a family man who has never let his use of supplemental oxygen deter him from travel. |
As benefits go - the Senior Federation ranks right up there
There it was in the mail again - AARP letting me know that I haven't yet registered for the benefits of membership, "EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE FULLY ELIGIBLE." OK, the caps are mine. Yes, I'm that old, yikes! - Linda Zelig, MnSF Development Manager |
SPNN's award-winning Active Generations program expands to an hour-long format
The award-winning cable access TV show "Active Generations" has expanded to an hour-long format and will now air Mondays at 6 p.m. on Channel 15 St. Paul Cable Access. |
The Light Touch
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Tapestry |
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