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.

Community Care Connectors

A Community Care Connector is the local South Country Health Alliance expert in each of our service area counties. Working either in the county public health or human service department, the Connector works to bridge the gap between medical services, public health, human services and other community resources. They work collaboratively with South Country staff to provide support at the local level.

Meet the Connector in your county.

If you need help getting medical, dental or other health care services or support, call your local Connector from the chart on the right.

County Name Phone Number
Brown Melissa Dallenbach 507-233-6816
Dodge Deb Harlow 507-635-6153
Goodhue Dana Syverson 651-385-6118
Kanabec Kelly Zaiser 320-679-6478
Sibley Erin Pauly 507-237-4326
Steele & Waseca Kathy Hines 507-431-5766
Wabasha Andrea Bartz651-565-5200

Last Updated on 05/22/2023 by Chris Gartner

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