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LTC Options Counseling Verification Code Requirement Ends
On July 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
For many years, prospective assisted living residents have been required to either receive long-term care options counseling or prove that they declined counseling prior to entering assisted living.
LTCC Validation Expected to Resume Under Assisted Living Licensure
On June 30, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The requirement for an assisted living licensed setting to inform a prospective resident of the availability of and contact information for long-term care consultation services continues as we transition to assisted living licensure.
Senior Linkage Line: Support for Residents & Clients During Open Enrollment
On October 15, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. The Senior LinkAge Line can help your residents and clients on Medicare navigate changes and ensure they have a plan Jan. 1 that meets their needs.
Senior LinkAge Line Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 15
On October 8, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
LeadingAge MN members are encouraged to share the following information with their residents: Medicare Open Enrollment will begin on Oct. 15 and run through Dec. 7. Senior LinkAge Line®, the state’s designated State Health Insurance & Assistance Program (SHIP), provides unbiased counseling and support to Medicare beneficiaries who would like to review their plan options. As a result, the Senior LinkAge Line’s call volume and wait time may be longer than usual during this busy time of the year.
Connect Residents to Senior LinkAge Line during Medicare Special Enrollment Periods
On December 18, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Although the annual Medicare open enrollment period ended Dec. 7, special enrollment periods remain for most beneficiaries who live in one of the 66 Minnesota counties that are losing their Cost Plans as of Dec. 31, 2018. Members are reminded to refer residents and families with questions or in need of additional assistance to the Senior Linkage Line.
Senior LinkAge Line Ready to Help Seniors Navigate Big Medicare Changes
On October 16, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
With the start of Medicare open enrollment on Oct. 15, the Senior LinkAge Line is prepared to help Minnesotans navigate significant changes to Medicare plans. Cost Plans, a type of Medicare plan popular in Minnesota, will no longer be available in 66 counties for 2019 due to change in federal law. This means that about 375,000 affected Minnesotans on Medicare will need to change plans.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 Begins Oct. 15
On October 9, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 coverage begins Monday, Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2018. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is when seniors can choose to enroll or switch to a new Medicare plan for 2019, including a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.