In the Sept. issue of News from DHS: • Limited initial impact in event of partial federal government shutdown • Gov. Walz issues executive order on additional steps to combat fraud • Register for Odyssey webinar “2025 Legislative Updates” • and more! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDHS…

📣 News Release: New measles cases lead state health officials to issue reminders about immunization, travel and symptoms: health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/…

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 14, for a review the 2025 legislative session and how it may affect the state’s programs and services for people with disabilities and older adults. Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. mn.gov/dhs/odyssey/at…

Enrollees, family members and advocates are invited to participate in our Seniors and People with Disabilities on Managed Care Advisory Committee meetings. The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 13. Join in person or virtually. Learn more: mn.gov/dhs/partners-a…

We're excited to be part of this very important conversation on Friday!

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and robust urban Native communities that continue to enrich our state’s cultural landscape, economy, and heritage.   It was a beautiful morning to celebrate on the shore of Bde Maka Ska.

Did you know? At times, we send text messages to MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance enrollees with important updates about their coverage. Learn more about our text messaging service on our website at mn.gov/dhs/health-car….

We're seeking new members for the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Advisory Group. Learn more & apply by Nov. 1 on the Secretary of State's website: commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details…

Gov. Walz announced a third-party audit of billing for 14 high-risk Medicaid services. Payments for these programs will be paused for up to 90 days in order to detect suspicious billing activity and scrutinize the use of public funds. News release: mn.gov/governor/newsr…

Minnesota’s Medical Assistance Housing Stabilization Services program will end on Friday, Oct. 31. DHS in August announced its interest in terminating the program due to widespread fraud. The termination recently received final approval from CMS. mn.gov/dhs/media/news…

Inside the October issue of News from DHS: • Housing Stabilization Services program ends • Governor Walz orders third-party audit of Medicaid billing • How is the federal shutdown impacting Minnesota? • Overdose deaths drop 25% in 2024 • and more! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDHS…

Family caregiving counts enormously, both on an individual level and in our collective goal of helping Minnesotans of all ages live full lives. We join Gov. Walz in recognizing and honoring all of you during Family Caregivers Month. We see you! 🫶 mn.gov/governor/asset…