Minnesotans who rely on MinnesotaCare for affordable health care coverage should complete their annual renewal form to ensure coverage into the New Year. 

DHS has several resources available to members in the renewal process. A webpage at mn.gov/dhs/health-care/renewal includes frequently asked questions, a video and a checklist to walk members through the renewal process. Members can also call the MinnesotaCare help line at 800-657-3672 or 651-297-3862 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Dad, Michael, and adopted daughter, Jada, 3, were all smiles at the 2019 Celebrate Adoption: Circus of the Heart event on Nov. 3 at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. More families than ever before attended the event to honor children adopted from the foster care system, and adoption experts provided information to encourage others to consider adoption.  The department and partners hosted the event, which included games, music, prizes and an array of activities. To learn more, visit the department’s adoption webpage.

The Minnesota State Demographic Center estimates that by 2024, there will be 3.1 million jobs available and only 2.7 million working-age adults. Work-authorized refugees and asylees can help fill vacancies. Learn more about the hiring process for refugees and asylees in a department brochure (PDF).

Uniform preferred drug list goes into effect July 1:

• Simplifies pharmacy benefits for providers and people with Medicaid and MinnesotaCare coverage
• Reduces therapy disruptions when people switch health programs and plans.

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Crisis Text Line is Minnesota’s new text-based suicide prevention and mental health crisis service. Text MN to 741741 to be connected with a trained counselor who will help you and connect you to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all parts of the state. Read More.