DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides basic information about Long-term care insurance. A Shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance (https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/publication-ltc-lp-shoppers-guide-long-term.pdf) was produced to help consumers understand long-term care and the insurance options that can help you pay for long-term care services.

DESCRIPTION: Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly known as the Senior LinkAge Line (SLL) is the State of Minnesota's source for free objective information and assistance for older Minnesotans and their families. Minnesota Aging Pathways helps Minnesotans with many aging-related issues, including but not limited to: * Finding help and services in the community * Helping people return home from a nursing facility or hospital stay * Offering health insurance counseling - including Medicare, long-term care planning, and prescription drug costs * Providing forms assistance, including help applying for Medical Assistance and extra help with Medicare options * Helping people of all ages apply for prescription drug payment assistance * Processing pre-admission screenings for nursing facility admissions Minnesota Aging Pathways is Minnesota's designated Long-Term Care Options Counseling service, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and the aging side of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Minnesota Aging Pathways is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota and serves all 87 counties in Minnesota. Minnesota Aging Pathways helps older Minnesotans and caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. In addition, this service uses a language line service to help callers who speak languages other than English. Minnesota Aging Pathways also has a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from providing health insurance counseling, to administrative office tasks, to presentations to the public.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Department of Commerce is responsible for reviewing and approving long-term care insurance policies offered for sale in the state. They can help consumers with concerns or complaints about insurers of long-term care. Resources include: * Long-Term Care Insurance overview * Tips for consumers * Resources for resolving problems, including how to file a complaint

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information and resources to help plan for future long-term care needs It is intended to help people understand what long-term care is, how and where they can get information and services they need - now or in the future, and how to pay for services. Topics covered are: * Basic needs * Costs and who pays * Medicare and Medicaid * Housing * Legal steps

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.

DESCRIPTION: The Long Term Care Partnership (https://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/other/long-term-care) program certifies federally tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies from insurance companies that meet Partnership rules. People who use the benefits from a Partnership-certified policy are able to protect some assets if they later need to apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). This can help them qualify for Medical Assistance sooner. The state will disregard their assets equal to amounts paid out under the certified Partnership policy. In most cases, the policy must have been issued after July 1, 2006 to qualify as a Partnership policy.