Health Insurance Counseling

MAAA, under the guidance of the Minnesota Board on Aging, offers health insurance counseling services to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their caregivers in the Metro area. Counseling is provided by state-certified Health Insurance Counseling staff or volunteers and may take place over the phone or in-person at community sites or seniors’ homes.

• Understanding the basics of Medicare and Medical Assistance
• Choosing a Medicare supplement
• Choosing a Medicare Part D plan
• Ensuring proper processing of Medicare and Medical Assistance claims
• Assisting with health insurance forms
• Exploring ways to lower prescription drug costs
• Assessing long-term care insurance as an option

Find a health insurance counseling site

For health insurance counseling services call the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. Deaf or hard-of-hearing clients may call the Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529 and ask for the Senior LinkAge Line® number.

Individuals interested in becoming a Health Insurance Counseling Volunteer may go to the Volunteer Opportunities page for more information or contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433.

Updated 07/13/2007