People need help. That is why we are here.
To see what help is available to you and your family, look for programs available to eligible Minnesotans.
Updates for health care workers, license holders, county and tribal workers, grantees and other program administrators
Expect instructions for partners related to actions and process changes through regular communication channels including email messages and websites.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Governor’s Executive Orders create flexibility to serve vulnerable Minnesotans during COVID-19 pandemic: Governor Tim Walz granted the Minnesota Department of Human Services emergency temporary authority to change administrative and regulatory requirements for food assistance, home care, public health care and other state programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about these temporary waivers and modifications.
Some changes to public services programs are necessary to protect you and your case workers during the pandemic and to provide for a greater number of people. Read about the changes.
Vaccine Connector
The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine, connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area.
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Sign up for updates about program changes as DHS responds to COVID-19.
IRS form 1095-B for 2020 is available upon request
DHS will mail the form only when requested by Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees. We will not automatically send the form out. Follow the instructions on this webpage to request your form 1095-B.