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.

Rural Stakeholders’ Group

Who is a Stakeholder?

A stakeholder is anyone who has a role in South Country Health Alliance's health care delivery process - which includes our health plan members, providers, county workers, South Country staff, advocates and others in the counties we serve. Twice annually South Country hosts a meeting for all stakeholders. Through open discussion and conversation, stakeholders will have the opportunity to give input and insight that helps the health plan provide the best possible health care benefits and service for members enrolled in senior and special needs programs living in South Country's rural communities. South Country also shares anything new or changing in the health plan.

Next meeting

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

In-Person Locations

Please RSVP if you plan to attend in person. Space is limited at each site so an RSVP is requested so we can comfortably accommodate all participants. A South Country representative will be present at each site.

South Country Health Alliance, Washington Meeting Room, 6380 West Frontage Road, Medford, MN 55049

Additional county meeting locations will be announced at a later date.

Online and Phone-In

You must RSVP to receive the link to the online Teams meeting, which will be sent via email. The phone number for the audio only option will be sent out in the invite letters for those on the mailing list.

We are holding the meeting virtually through our Microsoft Teams system . To join the Microsoft Teams virtual meeting you will need to either install the Microsoft Teams app or use the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.

Meeting Packet
Agenda coming soon!

Use the link above to RSVP for a meeting or to get added to the contact list for future meetings.

We need your feedback on the Stakeholders' meetings! Tell us if there are topics you'd be interested in knowing more about.

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