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.

How to Enroll

How do you enroll with South Country?

Medical Assistance programs provide health care coverage to Minnesotans with low to no income. Most Minnesotans can apply online through https://www.mnsure.org.

Some people should not apply through MNsure but will need to use a paper application. These are typically seniors age 65 and older or people with disabilities. The contacts below can help you if you need to use a paper application or have questions.

South Country is contracted with the State of Minnesota to provide the benefits of Medical Assistance programs to eligible residents in our service area.

Need help applying?

Health insurance is complicated stuff. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Choosing South Country

When you are confirmed to be eligible, you will receive a letter from the Department of Human Services that shows health plan choices in the county where you live. If you live in our service area, South Country will appear on your letter as a health plan choice. When you respond to the letter and choose South Country, you will automatically be enrolled in the South Country program that fits your specific needs. Click here to learn more about the South Country programs.

What’s next?

Health care needs differ for everyone. If you are new to South Country and want to learn more about your benefits, you can call Member Services to get answers to a wide variety of questions. You can also ask us to mail you a paper copy of your member handbook, provider and pharmacy directory, or drug list at no cost to you.

Depending on your program, someone from South Country will reach out to you after you join. You will also start receiving information from us, including a South Country member ID card to use when you get care. It is important we have your current contact information so we can stay connected. We are here to help you stay as healthy as you can be.

 

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