LONGTERMCARE.GOV LongTermCare.gov, a resource from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, offers guidance on the services and support systems people may need for day-to-day personal care. Website: acl.gov/ltc ELDERCARE LOCATOR - (800) 677-1116 The Eldercare Locator is a free nationwide service that connects older Americans and their families with local resources and services. The National Call Center operates Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Website: eldercare.acl.gov MINNESOTA LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP - (800) 333-2433 Minnesota’s Long-Term Care Partnership allows you to buy a special type of long-term care insurance policy that helps protect your assets if you ever need to apply for Medical Assistance. Additional information related to the program can be found on the Minnesota Senior Linkage Line website, listed below. Website: mn.gov/senior-linkage-line/older-adults/planning/ltcplanning MINNESOTA ADULT ABUSE REPORTING CENTER (MAARC) - (844) 880-1574 All reports of maltreatment towards vulnerable adults should be made to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC). MAARC provides a toll-free number, (844) 880-1574, that the general public can call to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. Website: mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/adult-protection
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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) - (952) 496-2125 The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties (CAP) assists with the payment of energy bills, facilitates the repair or replacement of homeowners’ malfunctioning heating system and helps navigate the process of applying for financial assistance in order to prevent eviction. Website: capagency.org TRELLIS — METRO AREA AGENCY ON AGING — MEDICARE SUPPORT - (800) 333-2433 Understanding Medicare can sometimes be complicated. If you need fair and unbiased help, you can call Trellis’ help line at 1-800-333-2433. They can help you compare plans so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.
Website: trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare
MN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: TO REPORT FRAUD OR ASK FOR HELP, CONTACT THE CONSUMER SERVICES CENTER AT (651) 539-1600 Your Commerce Department educates and protects consumers by helping them make informed financial decisions, avoid pitfalls and scams, and protect their personal financial information. They provide resources and tools for managing your finances and can help if you are a victim of financial fraud or scams. Website: mn.gov/commerce/money/fraud/senior-fraud/ or email your concern to SeniorFraud.COMM@state.mn.us
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