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Bring a friend on a trip, support the Federation
Invite your neighbors, family and friends to join you for a special Minnesota Senior Federation day trip to St. Croix Casino at Turtle Lake March 19. |
MnSF President's Column
Two women approached me to inquire if the Minnesota Senior Federation ever addressed the issue of property taxes and seniors |
MnSF-Metro Region President's Column
Where are you going? |
Medicare on President's budgetary chopping block
These cuts will result in chronic service shortfalls in future years that will force painful sacrifices on beneficiaries. Plan on attending the upcoming meeting of the Medicare Justice Coalition, March 9, 9:30 a.m. |
Federation proposes percent limit to property tax
One of the movers for our legislation are the results of our survey. |
Support the MnSF legislative agenda
Now is the time, while the legislature is in session, that the Federation comes to you to support this very important and critical work. |
Track and contact -
Help make a difference this legislative session. A list of new committee chairs and new legislators. |
Northwest chapter to hold legislative forum March 2
Key issues that will be addressed at the forum include: equitable property tax relief, transportation, affordable housing, long-term care, prescription drug costs and universal health care for all Minnesotans. This forum is open to the public. |
Federation expands pharmacy program in 2007
The new program will feature a one-stop-shop approach for member to take care of both prescription and generic drug needs. |
Medicare adjusts guidelines for Part D Extra Help
Recently Medicare increased the 2007 maximum income and asset guidelines to qualify for Extra Help paying for Part D, and also loosened the penalty for late enrollment in a Part D plan. |
Duffrin to speak at March housing/utilities meeting
On March 7, "Crafting the 2007 Energy Legislation," will help us understand what is possible this legislative session. |
Dental plan is newest benefit for Senior Federation members
The enrollment period for the new Dental Plan for current MnSF members has been extended to April 30! Current members will not have another opportunity to enroll in the dental plan for at least two-and-a-half years.
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Presentations to outline new MnSF dental plan
In the Metro area March 9, March 20, March 26. |
MnSF transformation task force moves toward statewide focus
Leaders from around the state consider how the regions can function more closely with the state Federation. |
MnSF pension committee to host speaker series
MSF’s pension committee is hosting distinctive guest speakers highlighting pension topics. Everyone is welcome. |
Pension Protection Act of 2006 improved 401(k) options
Highlights of a provision of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 that benefits workers, retirees or their beneficiaries. |
Save the date for MnSF-Metro's spring convention
Dr. Bowen White, MD, will give the keynote address at Metro Region's spring convention May 5 at Earle Brown Center in Brooklyn Center. |
Padilla Spear Beardsly donates computer equipment to MnSF
The MnSF is the grateful recipient of the donation of a new server, several new computers and other equipment. "The server we had was literally dying a slow and painful death." |
From the Regions
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There's no set way to give
Much of our work is made possible by your generous gifts. How do you want the Federation to speak on your behalf? |
Volunteer and help Minnesota seniors
The Senior Federation has several positions open for weekly volunteers. |
Two interns join MnSF's Pension Rights Project
MnSF's Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project welcomes two new work-study law clerks who were hired to assist in getting retirement benefits to those who have earned them. |
Peter Wyckoff recognized for lifelong dedication to seniors
More than 250 guests expressed their appreciation to Peter Wyckoff for his decades of service to the Senion Federation and Minnesota seniors. |
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sponsors and friends who generously supported the Peter T. Wyckoff Recognition Luncheon and gave to the newly established Peter T. Wyckoff Legacy Fund |
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