Brief Description: Comprehensive information & referral of community programs & services for seniors & caregivers, including health insurance and Medicare counseling.

Full description: 1. Senior LinkAge Line is the Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). 2. Provides comprehensive information on community programs and services for seniors & caregivers. 3. Can connect with community advocates for one on one assistance and follow-up. 4. Provides assistance in locating information on and completing applications on prescription drug coverage options/prescription discount programs (RX Connect). 5. Provides outreach and educational opportun- ities for older adults, caregivers, and professionals. 6. Services are provided through the Senior LinkAge Line. 7. Senior LinkAge Line can take calls from people who have limited English proficiency. (Uses Language Line Services.) 8. Additional phone number: (1-507-288-6944). 9. The call can be transferred directly to the service provider once a need has been assessed, and have conference call capability. 10. They provide counseling on eligibility for programs and assistance in making application for programs. Can leave a message after hours.

Eligibility: Anyone may call; target age 60+ and their caregivers. The SE MN Area Agewcny on Aging is the call center forthe following counties in Minnesota: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, & Winona.

Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday thru Friday

Fees: None

Phone: 1-800-333-2433

FAX: 507-288-4823

Email: semaaa@semaaarochestermn.org

Website: Senior LinkAge Line

Address: 421 - 1st Avenue SW - Suite 201

City/St/ZIP: Rochester MN 55902

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Senior LinkAge Line provides services in these categories:

• Information, Referral, and Assistance

• Medical Insurance

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