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.

January 30, 2013 - Proposals in Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget will improve child safety and prevent infant deaths in family child care.

January 30, 2013 - Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson testifies before the Senate Health, Human Services and Housing Committee, discussing Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal to expand Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility.

January 23, 2013 - Fact sheets that summarize budget proposals for the 2013 legislative session are now available on the DHS website.

January 09, 2013 - Minnesotans’ biggest concern about their retirement years is losing health and needing care, according to results of the 2012 State Fair Survey of Retirement and Long-term Care.

January 08, 2013 - The Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition is celebrating its first year of working together to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

December 28, 2012 - Help is just one call away for Minnesota seniors resolving to volunteer or get answers in the New Year. The Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors connects callers with health care information, government services and volunteer opportunities.

December 20, 2012 - DHS is contributing to a “Better Minnesota” by reforming the way it purchases health care, saving taxpayers an estimated $600 million.

December 17, 2012 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services placed Specialized Treatment Services on a three-year conditional license and ordered it to pay a $1,200 fine for its failure to comply with policies and procedures related to the dispensing of methadone.

December 13, 2012 - The Minnesota Health Reform Task Force has approved the Roadmap to a Healthier Minnesota, including recommendations to increase access to high quality care at lower cost.