MN Department of Human Services

NPR article: "The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next" npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-…

Policy experts told NPR that threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funding are unprecedented — going far beyond the typical steps to address fraud and at a scale that could disrupt services for patients.

Policy experts say that federal actions taken in Minnesota, such as deferring Medicaid funds, to address fraud may be a blueprint for other states, harming more of the country's most vulnerable. Full NPR article: npr.org/2026/03/18/nx-…

More information is in the Governor's news release: mn.gov/governor/newsr…

Alongside the Governor's proposals to transform the human services system announced last week, we published a request for proposals from independent consulting firms to provide recommendations on improving the effectiveness of the state’s Medicaid agency.

For more about Minnesota's corrective action plan, visit mn.gov/dhs/factcheck. Read the full MPR article: mprnews.org/story/2026/03/…

Dr. Oz has said Minnesota needs a comprehensive corrective action plan before the federal government will release $260 million in deferred Medicaid funds. But their attorney said otherwise at a hearing on Thursday.

Learn more in the Governor's news release: mn.gov/governor/newsr…

Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday a legislative proposal to transform Minnesota’s human services system, outlining a major structural overhaul of the state’s administration of human services.

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For those living with developmental disabilities, the ABLE plan offers a path to a more secure financial future and a better quality of life. It allows you to save for future needs while protecting essential benefits like SSI and Medicaid. #DDawarenessmonth

Details about the lawsuit are in a news release by the attorney general: ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communi…

We’ve joined Attorney General Keith Ellison in filing a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for illegally attempting to withhold $243 million in Medicaid payments from the state of Minnesota.

Inside our February news roundup: • Governor announces comprehensive anti-fraud package • State kicks off big push to inspect Medicaid providers • Commissioner issues statement on federal Medicaid funds deferral • and more! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDHS…

Building on steps taken over the past several years, the Governor's proposals support: • Better detection & oversight • Strengthened investigative & enforcement authority • Increased criminal penalties More info in the Governor's news release: mn.gov/governor/newsr…

We intend to make Minnesota a national model for combatting fraud, waste & abuse. “Gov. Walz is leading that effort and for the past year I have been working to do this, and I will continue to accelerate change within DHS to prevent & fight fraud," Commissioner Gandhi said today.

Human Services Commissioner Shireen Gandhi issued the following statement on the federal government's Feb. 25 announcement it is deferring $259 million in federal Medicaid funds to Minnesota.

Gov. Walz's announcement: mn.gov/governor/newsr…

Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday the appointment of Shireen Gandhi to serve as commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. “Commissioner Gandhi understands that protecting public programs and delivering high-quality care go hand in hand,” said Gov. Walz.

We've taken significant steps to combat fraud and safeguard funds for children with autism spectrum disorder who need EIDBI services through Medicaid. Watch our brief slideshow summarizing key changes and related work since October 2024.