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County-Based Purchasing (CBP) allows county governments to become local buyers of health care for county residents eligible for state and federal health care programs.

Established as a County-Based Purchasing plan in 2001, South Country Health Alliance strives to integrate social services, public health, and medical services so members receive the right services, at the right time, in the right setting.

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More than just a health plan, South Country is a partner to the counties we serve. Through County Integration, we work together with the County toward:

Promoting and improving our members’ current state of health and well-being with Member Programs and Services.

Creating partnerships with county Public Health and Social Services as demonstrated with the Community Care Connector.

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South Country Health Alliance’s mission is to empower and engage our members to be as healthy as they can be, build connections with local agencies and providers who deliver quality services, and be an accountable partner to the Counties we serve.

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South Country administers Medicare and Medicaid programs in 11 Member Counties and 1 Non-Member County.

To meet the needs of residents eligible for state and federal health care programs within its service area, South Country offers seven programs.

South Country is governed by a Joint Powers Board made of one county commissioner and one alternate from each member county.

MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contract with South Country to administer government health care programs.

MN Department of Health regulates insurance companies to ensure laws and rules are followed related to:Financial solvencyQuality of careAccess to servicesComplaints and Appeals

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South Country is committed to preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and encourages physicians, providers, and the community to help by reporting suspected activity.

Phone: 1-877-778-5463 – Username (SCHA), Password (Owatonna)

Website: www.reportit.net – Username (SCHA), Password (Owatonna)

Email: Rhonda Seefeld – rseefeld@mnscha.org

Mail: South Country Health Alliance, Attn: Compliance Officer, 2300 Park Dr., Suite 100, Owatonna, MN 55060

South Country was initially funded by an equity contribution by member counties and receives monthly capitation payments from DHS and CMS.

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South Country Health Alliance2300 Park Dr., Suite 100Owatonna, MN 55060

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SeniorCare Complete, a MN Senior Health Options (MSHO) program for people age 65 or older that combines Medicare and MA benefits into an integrated health care plan.

Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) is a MN program for people ages 18 to 64 with disabilities who are eligible for MA with or without Medicare parts A and B. South Country has three SNBC programs:

AbilityCare (HMO SNP) combines Medicare and MA benefits into one integrated South Country health care plan.

SingleCare (SNBC) provides South Country MA benefits for individuals not eligible for Medicare benefits.

SharedCare (SNBC) provides South Country MA benefits for individuals who receive their Medicare benefits from other health plans.

Service Area and Programs