Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
540 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155
(651) 431-2478
DHS.info@state.mn.us
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/msho.jsp
Service Details
Description
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+) are managed care options that combine separate health care programs and support systems into one package. Members are assigned a care coordinator who helps them get their health care and related support services.
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) is a managed care option that covers all Medical Assistance health care and waiver servicers, and also Medicare services.
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+) is a managed care option that covers all Medical Assistance health care and waiver services but does not provide coverage for any Medicare services.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
Eligibility
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO):
* Are 65 years old and over
* Have Medical Assistance
* Have both Medicare Parts A and B
* Live in a county where at least one health plan offers MSHO
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
* Are 65 years old and over
* Have Medical Assistance
Application Instructions
Contact one of the health plans available in your county. Older adults who already have Medical Assistance (MA) can contact their caseworker or team to check eligibility and enroll in a plan.
Search for MSC+ Health Plan Choices by County
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main - DHS Information Desk | (651) 431-2000 | |
| Speech-to-Speech relay | (877) 627-3848 | |
| TTY | (800) 627-3529 |
Last Update
11/21/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Adult Mental Health Programs and Services
- Adult Protection
- Aging Services
- Alcohol, Drug and Other Addictions Programs
- Caregiver Education and Training – Online Dementia Training
- Child Protection
- Child Support Division
- Children's Mental Health Programs
- Disability Services Division (DSD)
- Economic Assistance and Food Programs
- Find a Children's Therapeutic Services and Support (CTSS) Provider
- Find a State Approved Gambling Treatment Provider
- Foster Care
- Housing Benefits 101 (HB101)
- Housing Services
- Indian Elder Desk
- Long Term Services and Supports for People with Disabilities
- Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP)
- MNbenefits - Apply for State Benefits
- Moving Home Minnesota
- Nursing Home Programs
- Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP)
- Special Needs BasicCare (SNBC)
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NL-5000.5000-770State Medicaid Managed Care Enrollment Programs Definition
State programs (or private vendors under contract with the state) that enroll Medicaid recipients in a Medicaid managed care program that coordinates the provision, quality and cost of care for its enrolled members. Recipients may have a designated amount of time to choose a managed care option following eligibility determination; and once enrolled, select a primary care practitioner from the plan's network of professionals and hospitals who will be responsible for coordinating their health care and referring them to specialists or other health care providers as necessary. In some situations, where acute and primary care are not integrated into the selected option, people may work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to support service plan development and implementation. Enrollment in a managed care plan may be voluntary or mandatory for some or all Medicaid recipients in a state. Participation requirements and associated criteria vary from state to state and in some cases, from area to area within the same state. States often make exceptions to their mandatory enrollment requirements for certain individuals and groups, e.g., people with disabilities or identified health conditions, who may be served outside the state's managed care delivery system. These individuals may enroll in a managed care program but are not required to do so. States may also identify a range of Medicaid eligibility groups who are excluded from participating in their managed care programs. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file State Medicaid Managed Care enrollment applications.
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NL-5000.5000-775State Medicaid Managed Care Insurance Carriers Definition
Private insurance companies that issue managed care policies to people who qualify under Medicaid, generally on the basis of a contractual arrangement with the state. Enrollment in a managed care plan may be voluntary or mandatory for some or all Medicaid recipients in a state; and participation requirements and associated criteria vary from state to state and in some cases, from area to area within the same state. Benefits covered by Medicaid vary by jurisdiction but generally include hospitalization, physician services, emergency room visits, family planning, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, outpatient surgery, chiropractic care, prescriptions, eye exams, eye glasses and dental care. Other covered services may include alcohol and drug treatment, mental health services, medical equipment and supplies and rehabilitative therapy. Medical benefits are administered by the insurance companies under terms of their contract.
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YC-5000Medicaid Recipients Definition
Low-income individuals who are receiving comprehensive medical benefits through the federal Medicaid program administered by the county or the state.