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   Medicare Savings Programs This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet S-10
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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   I thought Medicare pays for long term care in a nursing home...
My friend has been in a nursing home for about 40 days and he says Medicare has stopped paying. What is going on?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
   What is Medicare's '100 day spell of illness' rule?
I don't understand why the nursing home is billing me after assuring me that Medicare would pay for it all. What should I do?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
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   Seniors' Legal Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This is a comprehensive guide especially for seniors. It contains advice about fraud aimed at seniors, estate planning, wills and many other topics. To see this booklet in HTML, click here.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Managing Your Health Care This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office 		  
   
   Navigating Medicare and Medicaid: Resource Guide for People with Disabilities This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Kaiser Family Foundation 		  
   
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   Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Comprehensive information about Medicare plan options in Minnesota and additional information about long-term care options. 2012 Edition.
By: Minnesota Board on Aging 		  
   
   Is there any program that will help me pay for the Medicare premium?
Senior Legal Line Question and Answer
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth   		  
   
   Medicare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Premiums (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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   The Three Medi's: Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid (Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 		  
   
   U.S. Government's Health Care Website (Separate Website)
Find insurance options, learn about prevention, compare care quality, understand the new law, or find other information.
By: U.S. Government
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Your Medicare Rights (Separate Website)
Medicare comes with important rights, no matter which plan you choose. Compared to most private health insurance, Medicare has some of the best consumer protections.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 		  
   
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