Cover All Kids Information on health coverage and preventive care for Minnesota's children and families Kids Count Children's Defense Fund Minnesota 651-227-6121.

Federal government sites

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
301-427-1104
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-232-4636
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
formerly Health Care Financing Administration
410-786-3000 (recording only)
Food and Drug Administration,
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
612-334-4100 (local office)
Health and Human Services
1-877-696-6775
Health and Human Services www.healthfinder.gov provides consumer's with health and health services information
Maternal and Child Health information
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare information, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1-800-633-4227
National Library of Medicine
USA.gov

Health - Health Coverage

List of health plan companies 2011 (PDF)
that are licensed to sell to individuals and families in Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Health coverage offered through the following public programs: Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA)
1-866-894-8053 Health coverage for people who are high risk and cannot get covered in the private market due to pre-existing conditions. For MCHA Medicare supplement call 952-992-2345 or 1-800-906-5432.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Insurance options for individuals, families, small employers, and self-insured. Also has information on prevention, quality, health reform law, health coverage information.
Consumer Information on Health Plans, Health Benefits Education Campaign various federal publications on COBRA, HIPAA Portability, more
Consumer information on COBRA/Minnesota continuation coverage and portability

Free or Reduced Cost Health Care

Hennepin County
formerly Assured Care, for Hennepin County residents who do not qualify for other public programs 612-348-6141
CentraCare
320-240-3157 or 1-800-575-2982
Children's Defense Fund 651-227-6121
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, metro area 651-431-5940, TTY 888-206-6513
Essential Community Providers, for high-risk and special needs individuals and individuals with limited access to health care services
Community Health Service Inc. 218-236-6502 or 1-800-842-8693
Minnesota Department of Health, Refugee Health Program Health Resources Directory for Diverse Cultural Communities 651-201-5414
Portico Healthnet, formerly Metro East Health Program, 651-603-5100, for residents of Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties who don't qualify for other public programs. Portico Healthnet Clinic Referral Line 651-489-2273 or toll free 1-866-489-4899 (Calls previously answered by the Neighborhood Health Care Network to assist callers looking for lower cost clinics.)
Sage Screening Program, formerly the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, 1-888-643-2584
United Way 2-1-1, formerly United Way - First Call for Help, Call 211 or toll free 1-800-543-7709 to reach your local area. Twin Cities area can also use 651-291-0211. Provides information about and referrals for health services, health issues, counseling, child care, legal help, transportation, and more.
- United Ways in Minnesota

Lower Cost Dental Services

Minneapolis District Dental Society 651-631-9845
Minnesota Dental Association 651-767-8400 or 1-800-950-3368
Portico Healthnet Clinic Referral Line 651-489-2273 or toll free 1-866-489-4899 (Calls previously answered by the Neighborhood Health Care Network.)
St. Paul District Dental Society 651-697-0831
University of Minnesota Dental Clinic 612-625-2495

Lower Cost Prescription Drugs

The Minnesota Board on Aging, Senior LinkAge Line helps callers locate lower cost prescription drugs 1-800-333-3433.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program 1-888-477-2669
Patient Assistance Programs you can link to yourself: Needymeds and Rxassist

Public Programs

Medical Assistance
Local county human services agencies phone numbers
Minnesota Care 651-297-3862 or 1-800-657-3672, TTY 1-800-627-3529

Public Health Improvement Goals

Healthy People 2030 National public health improvement goals to achieve by 2030. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotions, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Seniors

Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Information and links to resources for older Americans and those who serve the aging.
Benefits CheckUp Information on more than 1,000 state and federal programs for older Americans. Site sponsor is the National Council on the Aging.
Medicare
- Medicare Issues Hotline 1-800-633-4227
- Processing of Medicare Part A claims, Noridian Administrative Services, 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Processing of Medicare Part B claims, Wisconsin Physician Services, 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- For medical equipment and supplies problems/questions, Administar Inc., 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Minnesota Board on Aging 651-431-2500 or 1-800-882-6262 Provides information and resources for seniors and caregivers.
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213; Minneapolis office 612-870-2000
Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 Provides health insurance counseling and referral resources for seniors.

Veterans

Veterans Linkage Line 1-888-546-5838 (1-888-LINKVET), TTY: 1-800-627-3529. Provides veterans and family members with information or resources on veterans' benefits, claims, health care, counseling, and many other topics.

(Selected) Minnesota State Agencies

Phone Directories for State of Minnesota (Enter name of agency)
Minnesota Attorney Generals Office, Consumer Protection Division
Information 651-296-6196, Citizen Assistance 651-296-3353 or 1-800-657-3787
Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Information 651-296-4026 or 1-800-657-3602
- Consumer Education and Protection Division, Consumer Response Team (enforcement for health insurance complaints) 651-296-2488
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Information 651-201-5000
- Managed Care Systems (HMO complaints: 651-201-5100 or 1-800-657-3916)
- Office of Rural Health and Primary Care 651-201-3838 or 1-800-366-5424 (in state only)
Minnesota Department of Human Services Information 651-431-2000 or 1-800-657-3756
Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Links to the World – Health

Other Resources

Quit Partner: new free quit-tobacco programs available online, by phone, and by mail - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)
HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA privacy rule for protection of personal health information. Reach our Region 5 office by mail at Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 240, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 312 886-2359 and leave a message for a return call.
Kaiser Family Foundation for information on health care topics they research
Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) for a form to list your medicines and tips for medicine safety
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice 612-617-2130 or 1-800-657-3709
Minnesota's Bookstore To order Publications of Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Minnesota Community Measurement 612-455-2911 Web site shows how clinics/medical groups and hospitals perform in providing certain medical services to their patients. Also compares costs of some services. An annual report provides this data.
Minnesota Council of Health Plans 651-645-0099
MinnesotaHelp.info An online directory of community resources providing aid and assistance to all ages
Minnesota Hospital Association, formerly Minnesota Hospital and HealthCare Partnership 651-641-1121 or 1-800-462-5393
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center For information regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention.
National Health Information Center 1-800-336-4797 A federal government health information referral service. Also see Healthfinder.gov for health information and publications.
Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 651-757-1800 or 1-800-657-3506, TTY/Voice 711
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care 651-431-2555 or 1-800-657-3591, TDD/TTY: 711
Ombudsperson for State Managed Health Care Programs 651-431-2660 or 1-800-657-3729, TTY: Voice 711 Takes certain complaints from enrollees on public programs (access, services, benefits). They do not take complaints regarding eligibility for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
Quit Partner provides free assistance to Minnesotans to quit smoking.
United Health Foundation for annual state health rankings