Tag Archives: DHS

Restraints use is cited in state report, legal fight

A lengthy legal dispute over use of restraints at two state facilities continues. In February U.S. District Court Judge Donovan […]

Service provider loses license

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has revoked the license of an Inver Grove Heights-based service provider after determining […]

Opioid prescribing practices become safer

As Minnesota health care providers begin to receive updated opioid prescribing reports in the coming days, data from the Minnesota […]

Merz is new division director

Natasha Merz is the new director of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Disability Services Division. She replaces Alex […]

DHS: Help at home, while staying community connected

Opioid advisory group set

Nineteen individuals selected for their personal and professional experience with opioid addiction and its consequences will help guide Minnesota’s efforts […]

FROM OUR COMMUNITY: Be aware of important policy change or risk losing support

(From NAMI Minnesota) In early September NAMI learned that a new policy to verify assets of some people on Medicaid […]

DHS: Updates in Disability Waiver Rate System

Governor Walz making appointment announcement

New leader named: Funding, staff woes continue at Department of Human Services

Can a new commissioner right the ship at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)? That is the question many are raising as the state agency deals with turmoil including resignations and firings…

Appeal is denied: oversight to continue

Court oversight of work on Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan will continue, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 26. A […]

Mishandling of funds alleged in lawsuit

More than 5,000 Minnesotans with disabilities have been deprived of plus-$1 billion in services for more than two decades under a federal Medicaid program managed by […]