MSHO

Extra help when you need it most.

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HealthPartners gives you the choice and flexibility at a cost you can afford. As a HealthPartners member, you can be sure that we're here with the tools, information and people you need to understand your healthcare and live a healthy lifestyle.

2010 HealthPartners® Classic MSHO Plan (HMO)

HealthPartners® Classic Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) Plan (HMO) is designed for seniors on Medical Assistance and Medicare A & B. MSHO offers easy access to primary and specialty health services and your own Care Coordinator to help coordinate your care.

The HealthPartners® Classic MSHO plan is the only MSHO plan in Minnesota that received five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2009.* Information can be found on the Medicare web site at www.medicare.gov.

Who's eligible?

To join this plan, you must:

  • Be 65 years or older.
  • Have Medical Assistance and Medicare Parts A and B.
  • Live in Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington or Wright county.

Medical and Prescription Drug coverage – plus more!

The MSHO plan pairs your medical benefits – including coverage for doctor's visits, inpatient hospital, ambulance and emergency room care, and more – with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. But the plan also helps you stay healthy and get the services you need by offering:

  • Dental care
  • Interpreter services
  • Transportation, meal and home care services arrangement
  • Nurse NavigatorsSM and CareLineSM when you need assistance after-clinic hours
  • Appeals and grievance processes if you disagree with our coverage decisions
  • Our Frequent Fitness program with discounts at thousands of popular facilities
  • And other healthy discounts!

You can learn about the MSHO plan in detail by reviewing the HealthPartners® Classic MSHO (HMO)Plan Summary of Benefitspdf image or Certificate of Coveragepdf image.

Friendly help just for you

When you join our HealthPartners® Classic MSHO Plan (HMO), your personal Care Coordinator will visit you and explain your benefits and how to get the most from the health care system. Your Care Coordinator is a licensed health care professional who can help you improve and/or maintain your health by assisting with prescription drugs and refills; access medical appointments, dental care, transportation, meals, interpreters, and get chore and companion services as well as receive safety modifications to your home as appropriate.

How to enroll

If you select the HealthPartners® Classic MSHO Plan (HMO), enrollment is easy and straightforward. Make sure you've read this important information before applying.

You can call Medicare Sales and request an enrollment kit be mailed to you. Or you can print the HealthPartners® Classic MSHO Enrollment Formpdf image and mail or fax it to HealthPartners.

* Plan star ratings were released in November 2009 and rated Medicare Part D plan performance nationwide. More details are available at www.medicare.gov.