Caregiver resources
If you’re caring for a family member or friend, use these resources to help you manage their health plan and care.
Caregiver help
Caregiver corner
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. Caregiver Corner has been designed by caregivers to provide real and valuable information in an easy to use format.
Use caregiver corner to:
- Find valuable caregiver information
- Help prepare yourself for the challenge of caregiving
- Learn different ways to help manage your stress
- Learn about available resources
- Hear from other caregivers
Have questions?
Call:
(651) 662-6013
1-888-740-6013
TTY 711
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, daily
Health plan access
Access health plan information
Even if you are a family member, you’ll need written permission from your loved one to get access to their health plan information.
For you to access health plan information from our files, including their eligibility, payment and claims information, your loved one will need to complete, sign and send or submit the Authorization for Disclosure of Health information.
You can choose from these options:
Submit online form
Fill out and submit the online Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information form.
Manage care
Help manage your loved one’s care
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives you the power to act in your loved one’s place.
If your loved one ever becomes mentally incapacitated, you’ll need a Power of Attorney signed and filed with the state government to make decisions about your loved one’s medical care and finances.
Make decisions about your loved one’s health care and finances
Make a change to a loved one’s personal information, such as address or phone number
Sign papers on their behalf
Resources
More helpful resources
These state and local organizations offer free or low-cost services for seniors and those with disabilities.
State of Minnesota
Offers services for Minnesota seniors, their families and caregivers.
Minnesota Board on Aging
Offers free help to connect seniors to services in their community, including help with transportation, chore help, meals, housing options, legal services and more.
Medicare.gov
Offers a resource kit to help you work effectively with Medicare to ensure family members and friends receive the best possible care.
Senior LinkAge Line
Serves older adults, persons with disabilities and all those who care for them through an integrated system of information, assistance, education, services and facility-to-home support.
Disability Hub MN
A free statewide resource network that helps you solve problems, navigate the system and plan for your future.