Medicare Part D: The Medicare prescription drug benefit program. We call this program “Part D” for short. Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs, vaccines, and some supplies not covered by Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B or Medical Assistance. Our plan includes Medicare Part D.Medicare Part A: The Medicare program that covers most medically necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, and hospice care.
Medicare Part B: The Medicare program that covers services (such as lab tests, surgeries, and doctor visits) and supplies (such as wheelchairs and walkers) that are medically necessary to treat a disease or condition. Medicare Part B also covers many preventive and screening services.
Medical Assistance: This is the name of Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Medical Assistance is run by the state and is paid for by the state and the federal government. It helps people with limited incomes and resources pay for long-term services and supports and medical costs.
It covers extra services and some drugs not covered by Medicare. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

LEARN MORE Happy Independence Day! The South Country Health Alliance office in Medford is closed Thursday, July 4th, to observe the Independence Day holiday. Our Member Services and Provider Services Contact Center will also be closed. Keep your health insurance. Many South Country members will need to complete their eligibility renewal process. Take these 3 steps to keep your coverage. 1) Update your info. Make sure your mailing address and phone number are current. Visit mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo or call (800) 657-3672. 2) Look out for official information (mail and text messages) with instructions on when and how to renew coverage. 3) Reply ASAP. Respond right away with updated info to ensure you and your family are still eligible. Learn more at mn.gov/dhs/renewmycoverage. Questions? Call Member Services at (866) 567-7242 (TTY users call 711) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F or (800) 657-3672 Happy mother and child playing outdoors. We've got you covered Focused on You Flag background Picture of fireworks A picture of a military uniform and US flag Minnesota Department of Health Logo Martin Luther King Jr Statue picture A to B graphic Red mailbox South Country staff on GoBlueforCRC day

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Who Are We?

South Country Health Alliance is a county-based purchasing health plan serving 8 Minnesota counties — Brown, Dodge, Goodhue, Kanabec, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha and Waseca — in a joint effort to support accessible, quality health care through partnerships with community services and local health care providers for Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees.

South Country began enrolling members in November 2001 and has over 30,000 members. The health plan offers 7 programs to meet the health care needs our members.

Member Services Call Center Hours:

  • 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Toll Free: 1-866-567-7242
TTY: 1-800-627-3529 (MN Relay) or 711

Expanded hours for SeniorCare Complete, AbilityCare

  • 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week, October through March
  • 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, April through September

What our members say...

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Just send us your feedback today via a form on our Contact page.

Transportation in Brown

When calling in to set up a ride I find the members services team to be a wonderful bunch of people and they always do such a great job setting up my rides.  Always take time to smile, it'll help you stay young. 

Brown County Member

Goodhue 1

​I don't know how you guys do it. You guys are all so good at your job. Do you ever have a bad day? Because you sure don't show it. Everyone is so helpful and so sweet. You deserve a raise and I would be the first one in line to tell them.

Goodhue County Member

Goodhue 2/27/23 #2

Very happy to have South Country and to have such good services to depend on. Thank you!

Goodhue County SeniorCare Complete member

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