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   Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Medical Assistance 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.

By: Minnesota Disability Law Center-Legal Aid Society (MMLA)

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   Medical Assistance Co-Pay Rights Notice
Take this notice with you to the pharmacy or the doctor's office to remind them that they cannot deny you medical services or drugs if you are unable to pay the co-pay.
By: Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
  
   
   Appeals for Communication Device Carrying Cases Under Medical Assistance 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.

By: Minnesota Disability Law Center-Legal Aid Society (MMLA)

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  Videos
 
   Transferring Property & How It Can Affect Public Benefits
Originally produced for the Hmong community, this English-dubbed video discusses how giving away property can affect public benefits.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
 
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    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob
  
   
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  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Civil Rights in Human Services--What You Should Know about Fair Treatment in Service Delivery (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Cambodian / Khmer , Hmong / Hmoob , Laotian / ພາສາລາວ , Russian / Pусский , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   FAQ on Personal Care Assistance changes (Separate Website)
An update on changes from the 2009 legislative session.
By: Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
  
   
   How to Apply for Cash Assistance, Food Support, and Health Care
Information on how to fill out the Combined Application Form and where to apply.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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   Law requires proof of citizenship for health care coverage applicants and renewals
As of July 1, 2006, a new law requires some people who are already enrolled in or who are applying for Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Minnesota Family Planning health care coverage to provide documentation of their citizenship. Detailed information is in a brochure.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
   
   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
  
   
   Medical Assistance Basic Information (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
  
   
   Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
  
   
   Medicare Drug Plans - Exceptions and Appeals 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.
MEDICARE Part D PLANS: What do I do when I can't get the medications I need?
By: Minnesota Disability Law Center-Legal Aid Society (MMLA)
  
   
   Medicare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Premiums (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   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
  
   
   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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