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MnSF-president's column
Baby boomers - we hear this term more and more, but who are they? |
MnSF-Metro Region president's column
Is there a doctor in the house? |
Reid Zimmerman hired as interim director for MnSF-Metro Region
He is "looking forward to getting to know the organization and continuing the great work accomplished over the past three decades." |
Join the fun and honor Peter Wyckoff Jan. 30!
The Senior Federation will honor retiring MnSF-Metro Region Director Peter Wyckoff, "Celebrating a legacy, honoring the Federation's future." |
Federation adds dental plan to member benefits
If you are a Minnesota resident, a Minnesota Senior Federation member and have Medicare or other medical insurance, you are eligible to enroll. If you are a current Minnesota Senior Federation member without dental insurance, you need to enroll by March 31, 2007. |
Bring a friend on a trip and support the Federation
Whether looking for a day or extended trip, benefits of being a Minnesota Senior Federation member include travel opportunities. |
Survey and your story are important tools towards property tax reform
Did property tax increases drive or are they close to driving you from your home? If this was the case, the MnSF tax committee would like to hear your story. Send it along with the very important and confidential property tax survey. Make a difference! |
Staying-in-your home input sought
Are you a homeowner aged 65 or older with a chronic health condition or impairment that might make it difficult to remain at home? |
Spread the love this Valentine's
Valentines Day is just around the corner. I'm thinking we could make a romantic encounter very easy for you. |
Legislation could take a bite out of costly dentures
A denturist, who makes false teeth in his own dental laboratory, charges a patient 50-60 percent less than going through a dentist. In 2007, a bill will be once again introduced to license denturists. |
Volunteers needed for MnSF reception desk
Training will be provided and a schedule can be worked out based on your availability. |
Become a VISTA and give back to the community through the Federation
The Minnesota Senior Federation is looking for people to provide extraordinary service through Americorps*VISTA |
Housing sought for Federation VISTA members
Will you provide free or reduced-cost housing for one year to dedicated people committed to improving your community? |
Thanks to all the Federation volunteers!
By Margaret Kenneally |
House bill allows Medicare to negotiate drug price discount
More than 190 of members of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would require the government to negotiate for lower drug prices for American seniors and people with disabilities in the Medicare program. |
MnSF will focus its efforts on member-selected priorities
For 2007, Federal priorities are prescription drug costs, Medicare reform and Social Security. State priorities are property taxes, universal health care and prescription drug costs.
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Agency offers help for those suffering from vision loss
Minnesota State Services for the Blind -- SSB -- is a public/private partnership that serves blind, visually impaired and DeafBlind Minnesotans. |
You can still work part-time and enjoy full Social Security benefits
When people who get Social Security retirement benefits consider taking on part-time work, questions arise. |
IRS rings in the new year with a phone tax refund
For years we, and many other groups, have pushed the federal government to eliminate the Spanish American War tax on long-distance telephone calls. In August of last year the IRS declared the tax invalid after 107 years. |
Metro Region Chapter Corner
This new feature of the Metro Section serves to update members from across the region on the activities of our regional chapters. Get involved with your local chapter! |
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