41. John Marty's Agenda For Minnesota's Future: Senior Citizens Create a singlepayer health care system for minnesota. seniors need to feel safein their homes and Policies and programs that emphasize prevention of crime http://www.e-democracy.org/1994/GOV_BY_CAND/MARTY-DFL/Seniors.pp.html

John Marty's Agenda for Minnesota's Future: Senior Citizens Vision John Marty knows that Minnesota's senior citizens want to be independent and productive members of society. But in order to live with dignity they must have access to quality health care =98 including long term care, feel safe in their communities, have adequate financial security, a fair tax system based on their ability to pay, and safe, affordable housing and transportation. Record Co-authored a single-payer health care plan for Minnesota. Authored the 4 percent solution to increase fairness in the tax system for people on fixed incomes. Author of numerous initiatives to prevent crime before it occurs as well as initiatives which protect people by increasing sentences for violent criminals. John Marty's Agenda for Minnesota's Seniors As Governor, John would: Create a single-payer health care system for Minnesota. John Marty believes that nobody, especially an older person living on a fixed income, should have to decide between necessary medical care and buying food. Only a single-payer system of health care reform meets all the following requirements: Affordable and universal, allowing all seniors to be covered without having to worry about private Medigap insurance premiums, co-payments and deductibles.

42. Wynia - Seniors public transportation is needed, as are programs utilizing the to listen to and workfor seniors as a electronically by the nonpartisan minnesota E-DEMOCRACY http://www.e-democracy.org/1994/SEN_BY_CAND/WYNIA-DFL/Wynia_Seniors.pp.html

Seniors America's population is aging. Ann Wynia believes we need public policies that enhance the economic security of seniors and their ability to live independent, productive lives in their communities. The senior population is an important resource for this country and we need policies that recognize and draw upon the enormous talents seniors can contribute to the community at large. Public policies should empower seniors to make their own choices with regard to living arrangements and should provide greater access to home- and community-based care alternatives. Seniors living in greater Minnesota sometimes face additional challenges because of the absence of public transportation and accessible medical services. Public policies must take these geographic differences into account. The Wynia Record As Commissioner of Human Services, Ann Wynia participated in public hearings all across Minnesota to listen directly to seniors and learn their concerns. Under her leadership, the Department of Human Services developed the Seniors Agenda for Independent Living, a set of recommendations for state lawmakers designed to improve the ability of seniors to live as independently as possible. As a state legislator, Ann Wynia worked to enact legislation that:

43. HEAB Student Financial Aid Programs Schools TUITION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS minnesotaWisconsin Tuition minority, undergraduatejuniors or seniors who are enrolled full-time in programs leading to http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html

Financial Aid Programs ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for Wisconsin state financial aid, a student must: Be a resident of the state of Wisconsin Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program Be attending a non-profit college or university based in Wisconsin See the individual program descriptions (below) for specific exceptions. Eligibility for need-based state financial aid programs is determined using the data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be filled-out and submitted online. Please see our Links page for the connection. Paper copies of the FAFSA are available from college and university financial aid offices or high school guidance offices. State statutes prohibit students from receiving state financial aid who are: Not registered with Selective Service, if required to register. Listed on the Department of Workforce Development’s statewide Child Support Lien Docket, unless the student has an approved payment plan. (Students on the Lien Docket may still receive state loans.) STATE OF WISCONSIN FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL AIDS BOARD GRANTS Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG) Wisconsin Tuition Grant (WTG) Talent Incentive Program Grant (TIP) Indian Student Assistance Grant Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant Which Grants are Available at Which Schools TUITION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity

44. Seniors In Mind Cafe minnesota s lunch special for seniors half a sandwich For more information contactWendy Freshman, Public programs Associate, or at 651297-2238. http://shop.mnhs.org/category.cfm?Category=123

45. St. Paul Public Library - Web Links seniors for Schools programs, part of the Corporation for National Community Service.The site includes a link to national service opportunities in minnesota. http://www.sppl.org/weblinks.cfm?id=260

46. Redirect To DHS NorthStar minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) is a health care program for seniors, age65 and over, who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) and Medicare. http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/HealthCare/msho-mndho/MSHO.htm

47. THE SENIOR SERVICE CORPS OF MINNESOTA Islands. There are over 18,000 senior citizens who volunteer throughthe Senior Service Corps programs in the state of minnesota. http://www.mnseniorcorps.org/

Touch a Life, Lend a Hand, Make a Difference Senior Volunteers Needed! Consider joining the Senior Corps today. To find information on Senior Corps Services for your Minnesota county go to the FG or SC Contact Page , or the RSVP Contact Page Top FG Program FG Contacts ... Volunteers Comments? Suggestions? Corrections? Email them to: seniorcorps@lssmn.org Home FGP FG Contacts ... Vols THE MINNESOTA SENIOR CORPS The Minnesota Senior Corps is a part of the National Senior Service Corps The Senior Corps is a network of more than half a million seniors who are making a difference as Foster Grandparents (FG) Senior Companions (SC) , and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers. These programs tap the experience, skills, talents, interests, and creativity of seniors age 55 and over. Senior Corps participants are committed to sharing their life experience in order to help solve critical local problems in the areas of education, public safety, the environment, and other human needs. Some help just a few hours a month. Others commit to 12 - 40 hours of service every week. Senior Corps volunteers serve in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are over 18,000 senior citizens who volunteer through the Senior Service Corps programs in the state of Minnesota.

48. MPR: Changes In Minnesota Senior Care Cuts Some Out Of Services The Department of Human Services recently asked minnesota counties totrack what happens to seniors on the alternative care program. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2003/11/11_gundersond_seniorliens

Skip over navigation MPR Home News Music ... Search Today: Thursday, June 10, 2004 Twin Cities: Regional NEWS CATEGORIES NEWS HOME AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ... SOCIAL ISSUES SEARCH Enter relevant words or phrases. Visit the search help page to learn more. In the Spotlight Select A Candidate Take our online survey and find out which presidential candidate most closely matches your views. Tools Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters Resources Minnesota Home Care Association Minnesota Department of Human Services Your Voice Join the conversation with other MPR listeners in the News Forum E-mail this page Print this page Changes in Minnesota senior care cuts some out of services by Dan Gunderson , Minnesota Public Radio November 11, 2003 Last year Minnesota spent $65 million on a program to help senior citizens stay in their homes. To recover some of that money, a new law requires seniors who own a home to sign a lien agreement. That means the state gets paid back when the home is sold. But some elderly are refusing to sign the lien agreement, instead opting out of the alternative care program. Caregivers say that is putting some seniors at risk. "Now I just kinda let things go. 'Cause if you can't do them you can't do them," says Lucille.

49. MPR: Senior Programs In Rural Minnesota Are Threatened Senior programs in rural minnesota are threatened by Tom Robertson, minnesotaPublic Radio March 11, 2003 Larger view. Senior Companion http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2003/03/12_robertsont_seniorcuts/

Skip over navigation MPR Home News Music ... Search Today: Thursday, June 10, 2004 Twin Cities: Regional NEWS CATEGORIES NEWS HOME AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ... SOCIAL ISSUES SEARCH Enter relevant words or phrases. Visit the search help page to learn more. In the Spotlight Select A Candidate Take our online survey and find out which presidential candidate most closely matches your views. Tools Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters Session 2003 Session 2003 Budget and Taxes ... Transportation Photos Senior Companion volunteer Bernie Koedter and her client, 94-year-old Lorene Haaversen. Resources Minnesota Senior Corps Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Programs Your Voice Join the conversation with other MPR listeners in the News Forum E-mail this page Print this page Senior programs in rural Minnesota are threatened by Tom Robertson , Minnesota Public Radio March 11, 2003 Senior Companion volunteers help frail seniors with a variety of household chores. The goal is to help seniors stay in their own homes rather than nursing homes. Bernie Koedter, left, helps Lorene Haaversen, 94, prepare her grocery list. (MPR Photo/Tom Robertson) Some vulnerable seniors in Minnesota would feel the pinch of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget cuts. Pawlenty's plan to fix the state's $4.2 billion budget deficit includes elimination of state funding for a number of senior services, including the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs.

50. Current Seniors Prescription Drug Coverage News - News Coverage Events The first stage of the program will begin seniors face is recognizing the misinformationcoming from minnesota seniors, others file suit against drug companies http://www.wcow.com/html/seniors_prescription_drug_coverage.html

Newspapers Galore June 10, 2004 News in Focus What newspapers are reporting about ... 2004 Pres. Election Air Travel Atkins Diet Auto Accident ... West Nile Virus Info Fast News...Fast Sports The Faster Network Faster Minis Faster MX Seniors Prescription Drug Coverage Newspaper Coverage President Lyndon Johnson signed the bill that established the Medicare program for seniors 38 years ago. At that time, few people realized how prescription drugs would revolutionize health care. Conditions that once required corrective surgery can now be treated with prescription drugs. Today millions of seniors rely on multiple prescriptions each day to keep their heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and other debilitating conditions under control so they can remain active and healthy. Breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research have made affordable access to prescription drugs a critical component of health care coverage. At least 85 percent of Medicare beneficiaries take at least one prescription medicine, and the average senior citizen fills 18 prescriptions per year. ... The rising cost of prescription drugs is a hot political issue. ... and Bush officials have touted them as a way for seniors to save on their drug bills. ...

51. Seniors Home Page a spectrum of services to seniors, including Senior LinkAge Line®, health insurancecounseling and information on the minnesota Prescription Drug Program. http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/seniors/default.htm

MN AGO Home Charities Office Classroom ... Utilities Resources for Seniors Seniors Legal Rights This is a comprehensive guide especially for seniors. It contains advice about fraud aimed at seniors, estate planning, wills and many other topics. Seniors Guide to Fighting Fraud This newsletter is a guide to protect seniors against fraud. It explains different kinds of scams and gives you tell-tale signs that point to fraud. Phone Handbook This useful guide helps you understand local and long distance service, how to protect yourself from fraud, handling telemarketers and more. Probate and Planning: A Guide to Planning for the Future This valuable tool for the planning process addresses wills and the probate process. In addition, it describes living trusts, conservatorships, powers of attorney, health care directives and planning a funeral. Further, downloadable forms are available for power of attorney, revocation of power of attorney, health care directive, and a table of Minnesota heirship. Your Legal Rights-June 2002 Solicitations for Senior Benefits Information and Programs Minnesota Board on Aging This state board is the gateway to services for seniors and their families. The MBA administers funds from the Older Americans Act, providing a spectrum of services to seniors, including Senior LinkAge Line

52. Minnesota Senior Resources - Housing, Finance, Financial Planning And Insurance Townhomes 12800 Marion Lane West Minnetonka, minnesota 55305 952.540 will bringyou back to Senior Resource after Drug and Prescription Assistance programs. http://www.seniorresource.com/mn.htm

Health Library Select a Health Topic Aches ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Colon Cancer COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Diseases Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness GI Health Glands Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Hormones Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Pains Prostate Health Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health ... by State - Minnesota Agencies on Aging Apartments Award Winning HMOs Drug and Prescription Savings and Assistance Programs ... Taxes Bookmark senior resource .com before clicking on any of our many links so you can come back to find more information! Agencies on Aging Board on Aging Human Services Building, 4th Floor

53. Senior Companions/Foster Grandparents - Lutheran Social Service Of Minnesota S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent programs are offeredby Lutheran Social Service of minnesota (LSS) which serves all people http://www.lssmn.org/seniorcorps/default.htm

Volunteer Adventures Help seniors to live independent lives Help children learn to succeed If you are over 60 and want to add adventure and meaning to your life contact us (toll-free) seniorcorps@lssmn.org National Senior Corp LSS Senior Nutrition Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Programs 2414 Park Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent programs are offered by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) which serves all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or age. Funding for LSS Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent programs is provided to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota by Corporation for National Service, Minnesota Board on Aging, United Way and other community agencies. Lutheran Social Service for changing lives Personal Stories FAQ Events Forms Senior Companion Program Senior Companions are adults, 60 years of age and older, who help others live independent lives by being a friend. They: Visit homebound seniors to prevent isolation Provide support to family caregivers Assist with grocery shopping, appointments and other daily tasks

54. Pressrelease - Minnesota House Of Representatives For Immediate Release, 2/17/2003, NEWS RELEASE. MANY minnesota seniors STILLELIGIBLE FOR PFIZER SHARE CARD PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM. ST. http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?district=19A&pressid=5

55. Pressrelease - Minnesota House Of Representatives 2/7/2003, NEWS RELEASE. MANY minnesota seniors STILL ELIGIBLE FOR PFIZERSHARE CARD PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM, SAYS REP. DAN DORMAN. ST. http://ww3.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?district=27A&pressid=4

56. Older Worker Program For more information on the Senior Community Service Employment programs contactTaryn Galehdari minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development http://www.mnwfc.org/oldwkr/

Older Worker Program What is the Older Worker (SCSEP) Program? The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides part-time community service jobs for people 55 years of age or older who have earnings of less than 125 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines . The community service job is used as a training opportunity to acquire skills or improve existing skills to gain unsubsidized employment in the private sector after completion of the community service job. Who should use the Older Worker (SCSEP) Program? The SCSEP Program is designed to serve people 55 years of age or older who meet the above income guidelines. This group includes: Retired individuals who wish to return to the working world on a part-time basis. Widowed individuals who may not have worked outside of the home. Older Americans who are unemployed and wish to learn new skills. How does it work? After eligibility is determined, individuals will start their community service job. They are paid no less than the federal or state minimum wage or the local prevailing rate for similar employment, whichever is higher. Participants receive annual physical examinations, personal and job related counseling, job training, and placement into unsubsidized jobs depending upon their job readiness.

57. Welcome To The Minnesota State Council On Disability [MSCOD] Web Site! Effective July 1, 2002 the minnesota Prescription Drug Program expands basic eligibilityto include The program serves lowincome seniors on Medicare who http://www.disability.state.mn.us/faqfacts/mnpresdrug.html

@import "/css/leftmenu.css"; Disability Information Network: Minnesota State Council on Disability [MSCOD] MSCOD Home Page Contact MSCOD FAQs and Facts Minnesota Issues ... Resource Links Fact Sheet Minnesota Prescription Drug Program "EXPANSION OF "MINNESOTA PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM" EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002 Effective July 1, 2002 the "Minnesota Prescription Drug Program" expands basic eligibility to include individuals with a disability who meet specific criteria. The program serves low-income seniors on Medicare who do not have insurance coverage for prescriptions. Beginning on Monday, July 1, 2002, residents with a disability who are on Medicare may also qualify for this program. It will cover most prescriptions for a monthly fee of $35.00. To be eligible, individuals with a disability must: Be enrolled in Medicare, age 65 or older, or disabled Be a Minnesota resident for six months Have an income at or below $906 a month for one person and $1,241 a month for a married couple.

58. Volunteers Of America Minnesota at Lyndale Manor, Parker Skyview, and Nicollet Towers This program is available AssistedLiving provides the support necessary for seniors to remain living in http://www.voamn.org/subpage.cfm?folder_id=604&content_item_id=1961

59. Online Resources minnesota Senior Service Corps. Includes Foster Grandparents, SeniorCompanions, and Retired and Senior Volunteer programs. Northern http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/link/category/3/

Senior Corps Programs Categories Programs Funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Corps Programs Audubon Area Community Services (KY) Senior Corps volunteers serve in 50 of Kentucky's 120 counties through the Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, and Retired and Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP). Cascade County Aging Services FGP (MT) Foster Grandparents serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children and youth with special needs. Cascade County Aging Services RSVP (MT) RSVP volunteers serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children and youth with special needs. City of Oxnard RSVP News (CA) Newsletter includes local and national items of interest. Curry County RSVP (OR) Curry County RSVP sponsors two senior assistance programs in the county The SHIBA Program (senior health insurance benefits program) and a Money Management/Representative Payee Program (MMP). FGP and RSVP of United Services for Older Adults (NC) Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children who are at risk of abuse and neglect, serving as role models and mentors. RSVP volunteers are assigned to a variety of local non-profit agencies and organizations. FGP of Providence (RI) Foster Grandparent Program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and sponsored by the Federal Hill House.

60. Bull North America References - State Of Minnesota Case Study helping older minnesotans with home health services); and the minnesota SeniorDrug Program and the minnesota Senior Health Options (helping seniors in the http://www.bull.com/us/references/minnesotacasestudy.html

Bull North America References How to buy Contact ... Infrastructure Minnesota Case Study In Minnesota, Data Warehousing is a Boost for Managing All Medical Welfare Programs Scope of Minnesota Solution Bull data warehouse helps Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) manage all of its medical welfare programs. Medicaid budget is $3 billion with 26 million claims per year (fee for service and managed care encounters) . Agency uses data warehouse to track 85,000 providers per year, and serve more than 500,000 average monthly subscribers. Capabilities of warehouse have helped DHS deliver services more effectively, track and reduce fraud and abuse, provide information to Legislature, and more pro-actively make decisions about policy and operations. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is giving its Bull data warehouse a workout. The system supports staff - ranging from policy to operations people - who work with the data warehouse and the state's MMIS (Minnesota Medicaid Information System) to keep medical assistance programs healthy in the North Star State. These include federal and state programs, such as Medical Assistance, General Assistance Medical Care, and MinnesotaCare; as well as smaller health care programs such as Home and Community Waivered Services and the Alternative Health Care Program (helping older Minnesotans with home health services); and the Minnesota Senior Drug Program and the Minnesota Senior Health Options (helping seniors in the state).

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