Telephone Reassurance gives peace of mind to seniors who live alone. The program provides a daily, safety check phone call, Monday through Saturday.
A trained volunteer will place a phone call on a regularly scheduled basis to a senior who is in need of someone to touch base with them to ensure their well-being and to have a friendly conversation. These daily calls offer a sense of security and support seniors in their choice to remain living independently.
What If I Have Lifeline?
The Telephone Reassurance program is a great compliment to Lifeline because you get a daily telephone call from someone who is interested in your well-being and has time to chat. Lifeline is a separate program for emergencies, such as falls or accidents, or health problems requiring emergency assistance
Is there a fee?
Cost of the A.C.E. Telephone Reassurance Program is based on income. A sliding fee scale is used to determine the cost of service to program participants. No one will be denied services because of their inability to pay for services.
Telephone Reassurance Cost Sharing Fee Scale (based on $8.00/month)
| % of 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines | Income of single person household | Income of 2 person household | Individual Cost-Share as a Percentage | A.C.E.'s Cost to provide Service | Client's Cost-Share Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100% | Monthly income : up to $1,005 | Monthly income : up to $1,353 | 0 | $8 | Voluntary Contribution | Pay Now |
| >100% to 150% | Monthly income : $1,006 – $1,507 | Monthly income : $1,354 – $2,030 | 10% | $7.20 | $0.80 | Pay Now |
| >150% to 200% | Monthly income : $1,508 – $2,010 | Monthly income : $2,031 – $2,706 | 25% | $6 | $2 | Pay Now |
| >200% and ≤250% | Monthly income : $2,011 – $2,512 | Monthly income : $2,707 – $3,383 | 50% | $4 | $4 | Pay Now |
| >250% | Monthly income : $2,513 and above | Monthly income : $3,384 and above | 100% | $0 | $8 | Pay Now |
How Do I Enroll or Volunteer?
To enroll yourself or someone you know in the Telephone Reassurance Program, either contact your County Coordinator directly or To register for this service, click here
Brenda Skrove
Cottonwood County Coordinator
1012 – 5th Ave., PO Box 123
Windom MN 56101
507-831-1803
ace.cottonwood@co.cottonwood.mn.us
Rosanne Lasnetski
Lincoln County Coordinator
319 Rebecca St., PO Box 29
Ivanhoe MN 56142
507-829-0780
ace.lincoln@co.lincoln.mn.us
Rebekah Reynolds
Lyon County Coordinator
500 Fairgrounds Road
Marshall MN 56258
507-532-1326
ace.lyon@co.lyon.mn.us
Joyce Wiekeraad
Murray County Coordinator
3001 Maple Rd, Suite 400
Slayton MN 56172
507-836-8705
ace.murray@co.murray.mn.us
Joanne Bartosh
Nobles County Coordinator
315 10th St., Room 202A
Worthington MN 56187
507-295-5262
ace.nobles@co.nobles.mn.us
Karen Christensen
Redwood County Coordinator
1011 E Elm St., Apt 221
Redwood Falls MN 56283
507-627-1016
ace.redwood@co.redwood.mn.us
ACE of Southwest Minnesota is funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service “Senior Corps – RSVP Program”, Minnesota Board on Aging, MNRAAA, and the United Way Agency. It is also sponsored locally by Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Redwood, and Rock counties.