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MnSF president's column
Hurray, the elections are over! I received a call the Sunday before the elections and was asked to be an election judge... |
MnSF-Metro Region president's column
Winding up - winding down... |
New congress must focus on Medicare
The election clearly changed who controls majorities in both the U.S. Senate and the House, but the 109th lame-duck Congress still has the opportunity to pass needed Medicare reform. |
Beware - changes in Medicare can be costly
Don't count on your Part D drug plan staying the same. Many plans are making significant changes. |
Attention! Medicare Extra Help changes!
If you received any kind of letter from Medicare in August, September, or October of 2006 concerning your Extra Help status, your Extra Help status will be changing. |
Medicare presentations
Upcoming Medicare information presentations are slated for several Metro locations in early December. |
Federation to offer individual Medicare Part D counseling
The Minnesota Senior Federation will offer individual help on Part D, as well as Medicare supplements, Medicare financial help and other health insurance questions in two locations. |
Social Security payments and Medicare premiums to rise Jan. 1
The average Social Security payment in 2007 will be $1,044 per month. For most beneficiaries the Part B premium will be $93.50, with significant changes based on income. |
Health Care Choices for Minnesota Seniors is free to MnSF members
 This definitive source on health care information for Minnesota seniors, their families, caregivers and advocates contains Medicare supplemental and HMO options as well as valuable information on the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. |
MnSF's Best Buy Drug Program receives grant
Two University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy faculty members, in partnership with the Minnesota Senior Federation, are one of five recipients of a $400,000 grant to evaluate information about prescription drugs provided to patients and their doctors. |
Senior Federation has track record worth supporting
It can be difficult to map the future if you don’t remember where you’ve been. |
Housing advocates to gather Dec. 7 in St. Paul to achieve Homes for All!
Join 1,200 Minnesotans Dec. 7 at RiverCentre and take action on solutions to close the housing gap and achieve Homes for All! |
MnSF honors Peter T. Wyckoff
Celebrating a Legacy, Honoring the Federation's Future |
Give back to your community by being a VISTA
The Minnesota Senior Federation is looking for ordinary people to provide extraordinary service through AmericorpsVISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) |
Volunteer to make a difference for Minnesota seniors
For information about volunteer opportunities contact Margaret Kenneally at 651/783-5015 |
Social Security scam asks you for 2007 update
An e-mail message with the subject line: "Cost of Living for 2007 Update." is not from Social Security. |
Minnesota voters vote yes for better transit
Minnesotans “Voted YES” for a transportation system that supports increased bus and rail transit, as well as better-maintained roads. The transportation amendment establishes the first dedicated funding source for transit in the state, giving transit the reliable source of funding that highways have had for 50 years. |
From the Regions
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Memorials given to Minnesota Senior Federation 2006
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Enjoy domestic and international travel; benefit the Federation
Whether looking for a day or extended trip, one benefit of MnSF membership is discounted travel through Tourco Firstline Tours, Inc, (domestic) or Go Next (international). |
Put those left over travel coins to work
Ever come home from a trip out of the country with loose change? Sure, you can trade foreign paper money back to dollars (for a fee), but what to do with all those coins when you know you'll probably never go back to Estonia? |
Event to focus on effects of an aging Minnesota
How best do we as a state, community and individuals prepare for the seismic shift in demographics that lies before us? The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging is sponsoring the first statewide Minnesota Policy Exchange on Monday, Dec. 11. |
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