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.

How to Enroll in AbilityCare

1. Find out if you are eligible.

To be eligible for membership in AbilityCare, you must:

  • Be certified disabled by the Social Security Administration or State Medical Review Team (SMRT);
  • Be at least 18 and under the age of 65 at the time of enrollment;
  • Be eligible for Medical Assistance;
  • Have Medicare Parts A and B;
  • Live in one of the following Minnesota counties: Brown, Dodge, Goodhue, Kanabec, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, or Waseca.

2. Learn more about the plan.

Review the information found on this website about AbilityCare. You may call and speak with an enrollment specialist who can help answer your questions about AbilityCare and verify whether or not you meet the eligibility requirements. Call South Country Member Services. Free translation service is available if you need help in another language.

3. Fill out an enrollment form.

If you have a printer, you may download and print the Enrollment Form found in the Member Materials on the right. If you prefer to have a form mailed to you, please call South Country Member Services.

Note: When you are filling out the form, please print clearly using blue or black ink only.

4. Mail completed form to:

AbilityCare c/o South Country
6380 West Frontage Road
Medford, MN 55049

H5703_5772 Accepted 8/9/21

SeniorCare Complete and AbilityCare are health plans that contract with both Medicare and the Minnesota Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. Enrollment in either plan depends on contract renewal.

Last Updated on 03/15/2023 by

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