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Commissioner Awards
The Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award winners stand out among the many individuals and organizations on the front lines throughout the state. Video gallery
Health Reform
Minnesota has always been a national leader in health care. Our vision for health reform builds on this legacy to strive for even better care at lower cost.
Commissioner connects with Housing Access Services
Commissioner Lucinda Jesson met with staff and clients of Housing Access Services, a partnership between The Arc of Minnesota and DHS, Friday, May 4, in St. Paul. Housing Access Services supports people with disabilities move to homes of their own.
Department of Human Services Dashboard
"The Department of Human Services is committed to giving Minnesotans the best possible value for their public dollars,” said Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. "The dashboard is one easy way for Minnesotans to check on both our priorities and our progress."
2011 Accomplishments and 2012 Priorities
2011 was a year of accomplishments for the Department of Human Services. DHS kicked off the year with early expansion of Medicaid and closed out the year with the transition to managed care contracts negotiated through competitive bidding.
Anoka County receives Hunger Champions Award
Commissioner Lucinda Jesson presented the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services Outreach Coalition 2011 Hunger Champions Award to Anoka County at the Nutritious Food Coalition meeting held at DHS April 10.
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DHS launches ApplyMN online application for assistance programs
Minnesotans in need of health care, nutrition assistance, child care assistance and emergency assistance can now submit one application online through ApplyMN.
2012 legislative fact sheet now available online
A fact sheet summarizing highlights of the 2012 legislative session is now available on DHS’ website. The human services overview fact sheet highlights the restoration of reductions that were made in critical services in 2011 and efforts to strengthen fraud prevention.
Do you know...
How many Minnesotans receive services from the DHS?
How many people are enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs?
How many MinnesotaCare applications do state and county offices receive in an average month?
How much will state reforms to managed care, including competitive bidding, save Minnesota taxpayers in the next two years?
About how many people are served by DHS State Operated Services, which provides direct care and treatment to vulnerable Minnesotans?
How many State Operated Services employees provide care to vulnerable Minnesotans?
About how many service providers are licensed and monitored by DHS in cooperation with counties?
About how many seniors does DHS help keep out of nursing homes through the cost-sharing Alternative Care Program?
About how many children each month does DHS help receive child care?
How many children receive services through county and state child support offices?
What is the average collection for every $1 spent on child support services?
In 2011, how much child support did DHS collect and pay out through its Child Support Payment Center?
In 2010, how many children were adopted out of foster care and state guardianship?
What percent of children in out-of-home placement are cared for in a home setting?
How many pounds of food does DHS provide for distribution through its partnership with Hunger Solutions Minnesota each year?
What is the average monthly nutrition assistance benefit?
How much economic activity is generated for every dollar spent on nutrition assistance?
What percent of the DHS budget is spent on health care programs for people who have low income, have a disability or are age 65 or older?
What percent of Minnesota families with children live below the poverty level?
What percent of Minnesotans are without health insurance coverage?
Of Minnesota households that receive nutrition assistance, what percent also earn income?
What was the average monthly income for working Minnesota households that received nutrition assistance?
How many people could stay in their homes and communities nationwide each year if other states emulated Minnesota’s home-care information program.
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White Earth Home Health
Pat Butler, public health nurse manager at White Earth Home Health, receives the Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Award from Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson.
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