HealthPartners® Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

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MSC+: Medical Assistance (Medicaid) option for Minnesotans age 65 or older

Are you 65 or older? Do you qualify for Medical Assistance? If so, you’re eligible for a Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+) plan. MSC+ plans provide medical coverage and services.

If you also have Medicare, you can choose a Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) plan instead. An MSHO plan is for people 65 or older who qualify for both Medical Assistance and Medicare. MSHO combines these two plans into one simple, affordable $0 plan with valuable benefits and extra perks. MSHO can help you live more safely, healthy and independently.

What is Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)?

MSC+ is a Medical Assistance plan for people who are at least 65 years old. To qualify for Medical Assistance, you must meet certain income limits.

With MSC+, you’ll get coverage to help take care of your health. You may also be eligible to meet with a care coordinator. A care coordinator can assist you with your benefits and well-being.

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Comparing MSHO and MSC+

If you’re enrolled in or eligible for an MSC+ plan, you may want to consider choosing an MSHO plan instead. MSHO plans are for seniors who are eligible for both Medical Assistance and Medicare Parts A and B. An MSHO plan combines Medical Assistance and Medicare into one simple, affordable $0 plan.

The HealthPartners MSHO plan also offers valuable benefits and extra perks you can’t get with MSC+. You’ll get these at no additional cost. Extra MSHO benefits and perks include:

  • An annual over-the counter (OTC) allowance of $300 to use on non-prescription medications and health-related items
  • Up to $100 on a rewards card for completing key health screenings
  • SilverSneakers® exercise program, where you can visit thousands of fitness locations, get virtual workouts and attend classes
  • Unlimited access to Virtuwell , an online clinic where you can get care anywhere
  • And more

Enrolling in an MSHO insurance plan

If you’re eligible for an MSC+ plan and you also have Medicare Parts A and B, you’re eligible for MSHO.

Enrolling in an MSC+ insurance plan

If you’re already receiving Medical Assistance when you turn 65, you’ll receive information about MSC+ health plans from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

If you become newly eligible for Medical Assistance after you turn 65, you must apply for Medical Assistance .

MSC+ documents and information

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