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.

Programs

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Medical Assistance Programs

Medical Assistance is Minnesota’s Medicaid program. MinnesotaCare is a premium-based program for people who earn too much to qualify for Medical Assistance but make too little to pay for private insurance. The programs have income and asset limits that depend on your age, who you live with, and whether you are pregnant, blind or have a disability. They offer comprehensive coverage, including dental benefits and vision and behavioral health services.

South Country offers the following programs:
Families and Children
MinnesotaCare
Minnesota Senior Care Plus
SingleCare
SharedCare

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Medicare Advantage Programs

South Country offers 2 Dual Eligible Special Needs Medicare Advantage plans. These plans combine Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D and Medical Assistance benefits into one seamless plan. Each plan also has some supplementary benefits in addition to those above.

SeniorCare Complete (HMO SNP)
Medicare Advantage for Seniors age 65 and older

AbilityCare (HMO SNP)
Medicare Advantage for People with Disabilities

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