February
21, 2013 - The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced Minnesota as a winner of $45 million in state Innovation Model funding. Minnesota was one of six states to receive the highest level of award.
February
20, 2013 - Gov. Mark Dayton signed legislation that will provide access to quality health care coverage for an additional 35,000 low-income adults.
February
15, 2013 - Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon and Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson met with members of the Duluth medical community to discuss strategies to improve health care infrastructure.
February
06, 2013 - The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a timeline and framework for states, including Minnesota, interested in pursuing a provision in the Affordable Care Act known as the Basic Health Plan.
February
06, 2013 - Online training is now available for people interested in learning about the unique challenges experienced by people who have combined hearing and vision loss.
February
06, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with its partner organizations to encourage families to adopt children waiting in the foster care system.
January
31, 2013 - The White Earth Band of Ojibwe will begin to take over legal responsibility for providing human services to tribal members, starting early this year.
January
30, 2013 - Gov. Mark Dayton has issued an executive order establishing a sub-cabinet to develop and implement a comprehensive plan supporting freedom of choice and opportunity for people with disabilities.