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MDHS wants to make it easier to stay connected with you.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is partnering with Promise to help SNAP recipients stay up to date and in compliance. You may receive text message reminders for work…
MDHS COUNTY OFFICE TEMPORARILY CLOSES DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUE
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced today that it has temporarily closed its Hinds County office due to a plumbing issue that requires immediate attention to…
MDHS Announces Issuance of Partial November SNAP Benefits
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that it will begin partial distribution of SNAP benefits following official guidance from the United States Department of…
SHIP Provides Free and Unbiased Medicare Guidance
Medicare open enrollment is October 15, 2025 through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps eligible Mississippians navigate the choices available for joining, switching, or updating…
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General has reported an increase in reports of stolen SNAP benefits across Mississippi and specifically near the state line. Following…
Choctaw County DHS Office to Temporarily Close for Maintenance
Effective August 19, 2025, the Choctaw County Human Services Office will be closed by Choctaw County officials for maintenance. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is making every effort…
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP clients to protect their SNAP benefits. Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General reports an increase in…
Life Beyond Abuse: The Jenny Head Story
A Journey from Victim to Survivor Jackson, MS – By all accounts, Jenny Head’s life was the picture of the American dream. Two children, husband, and small business owner, Jenny had…
Navigating Medicare Made Easy with SHIP
Medicare open enrollment is October 15, 2025 through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps eligible Mississippians navigate the choices available for joining, switching, or updating…
Expiration of Waiver of Interview Requirements for SNAP Benefits in Mississippi
What you need to know: Expiration of Waiver of Interview Requirements for SNAP Benefits in Mississippi Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces the expiration of…