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.
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Rep. Finstad Visits South Country Health Alliance for Rural Health Care and County-Based Purchasing Discussion

By Chris Gartner | 02/21/2024
MEDFORD, Minn., Feb. 20, 2024 – Representative Brad Finstad recently met with South Country Health Alliance leadership staff…
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South Country’s SeniorCare Complete Plan Receives Excellent Star Rating

By Chris Gartner | 01/03/2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2024 Medicare Plan Finder information showing South…
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South Country Honors County Workers at Annual Conference

By Chris Gartner | 12/20/2023
South Country Connectors pictured above (l to r) Deb Harlow, Kelly Zaiser, Andrea Bartz, Melissa Dallenbach, Kathy Hines.…
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Meeting the Needs of Our Communities

By Maggie Marks | 10/23/2023
by Maggie Marks, communications specialist, South Country Health Alliance South Country has a history of identifying areas of…
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Let Your Voice be Heard

By Chris Gartner | 09/15/2023
South Country Health Alliance provides local health care coverage focused on communities, on health, and on our members.…
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Meet our Community Care Connector, Kathy Hines

By Chris Gartner | 09/04/2023
Community care connectors are county employees of public health or human services who work directly with South Country…
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