Minnesota Aging Pathways
Just one phone call away – (800) 333-2433.
The Minnesota Aging Pathways is a free information and
assistance service funded by the State of Minnesota, making
it easier for older adults and their families to find community
services or plan for their future. The Minnesota Aging
Pathways is a service offered by the Dancing Sky Area
Agency on Aging.
The Minnesota Aging Pathway’s role is to simplify the
complex issues and decisions you face every day as an aging
adult and/or caregiver of an aging adult.
The Minnesota Aging Pathways provides information, connects you to services in your community and offers assistance for informed personalized decisions. This assistance may include providing help to you in your home or community.
This Long-Term Care Options Counseling service is comprehensive, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.
With a single call to the Minnesota Aging Pathways, you can:
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Talk with an aging expert
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Receive objective help
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Get connected to services
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Decide what is right for you
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Explore housing choices
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Learn about your options
The Minnesota Pathways is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Minnesota Pathways Resource Specialists are certified health insurance counselors who provide individual Medicare assistance.
Medicare (Part A, B, C & D)
Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
Medicare Select
Long-term Care Insurance
Long-term Care Partnership
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Cost Plans
Stand Along Prescription Drug Plans
Medicare Saving Program (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary)
Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary
Qualified Individual
Health Insurance Options
Special Enrollment & Entitlement Situations
Medical Assistance Programs - Application & Appeal
Military Health Benefits
Federal Employee Health Plan
Railroad Employee Health Plan
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment
Prosthetic & Orthotic Supplies
Hospital Observation
Medicare Appeals
Meet Our Aging Pathways Team
Marlene Dahlquist
Aging Pathways Supervisor
Tami Miller
Resource Specialist
Gina Zerr
Resource Specialist
Missy Hoeft
Aging Pathways Manager
Kathy Hansen
Resource Specialist
Sharon Notch
Resource Specialist
Anne Larson
Outreach Coordinator
Patrick Amiot
Resource Specialist
Pre-Admission
S C R E E N I N G
Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) is required for anyone seeking admission to a MN Medicaid nursing facility regardless of length of stay or payer source.
The Minnesota Aging Pathways securely receives the form that health care providers complete on-line at www.mnaging.org, and review this to determine if the individual meets the level of care criteria and if further face-to-face screening is needed by county social workers, public health nurses, or health plans. Minnesota Aging Pathways offers follow-up support services to individuals discharging back to the community.
WHO NEEDS A PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING?
State and federal law require anyone who is entering a Minnesota Medicaid (MA)‐certified nursing facility, hospital “swing bed” or certified boarding care regardless of length of stay or payer source needs a Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) completed on his/her behalf.
WHO CAN SUBMIT A PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING?
Only a qualified health care professional can request a PAS. When submitting the PAS via the online referral site, the submitter can use the drop-down list and select the provider type and role of the submitter. Those who can use this form include:
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Hospital physicians, nurses, discharge planners/social workers and delegates;
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Clinic physicians, nurses and delegates;
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Nursing facility nurses, social workers and delegates.
To learn more about Pre-Admission Screening contact the Minnesota Aging Pathways at (800) 333-2433.