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
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.
December
13, 2012 - Commissioners from the Departments of Human Services, Health and Public Safety will discuss the first statewide plan to tackle substance abuse Nov. 18 in Worthington.