Seasonal changes? Precautions are urged
Leaves turning color, cooler days and nights, and the return to school are among the signs of fall. Another sign […]
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Renewals effort results mixed
As part of the nationwide effort to encourage people to renew their Medicaid eligibility, nearly 50,000 Minnesotans took action to […]
Doors open for TEFRA
Many Minnesota families with disabled children are celebrating changes to a key state assistance program. Changes to the Tax Equity and […]
A pooled trust preserves money and protects eligibility for benefits
ISSUE SPONSOR | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota You can avoid the need to spend down financial assets in order […]
Objections to settlement are heard in federal court
by Jane McClure A decision is expected soon on a federal lawsuit centered on living choices and the promises of […]
Emergency’s end means changes
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. But COVID-19 is still with us and is still […]
Get text messages about health insurance
Minnesotans who have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare can now get text messages about renewing their health insurance. The Minnesota Department […]
In a public health care program? Eligibility is being checked
Minnesota has started verifying eligibility for people in public health care programs. Notices went to about 100,000 people who have Medical […]
Learn about ‘long COVID’ and be aware of many available resources
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is extending its long COVID work in 2023 with the aim to increase knowledge, […]
Leaders dismissed at veterans’ home
Caregivers at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings say a long-standing culture of workplace harassment, retaliation and bullying has led to […]
Double homicide closes link to St. Paul downtown skyway
Stout chains and padlocks on the doors told the story. St. Paul’s downtown skyway tower remained inaccessible through January. People with […]
Health officials extend community outreach to help those most impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to be a major health threat, especially for Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted […]
Volunteers are needed to represent Minnesota’s long-term care residents
Help is needed for Minnesota’s assisted living and nursing home residents. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota’s Office of Ombudsman for […]
Gummies and chews are now available for medical cannabis patients
Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy gummies and chews from the state’s medical cannabis […]
Record number of overdose deaths in state are cause for alarm
Minnesota public health officials reported a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, following an alarming pattern seen in many […]
