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MDHS ANNOUNCES REPLACEMENT BENEFITS FOR COUNTIES AFFECTED BY WINTER STORM FERN
Only Current Eligible SNAP Clients The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved mass replacement benefits for CURRENT Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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…
Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable
The Role of Mississippi’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program When we think about long-term care facilities—such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, and personal care homes—we often picture safe, supportive environments that…
Child Care Payment Program Manual Public Hearing
Dear Child care Providers, Parents, ECE Support Organizations and Other Stakeholders: The Division of Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD) will be holding a virtual public hearing to receive public…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Tate County
A Tate County, Miss. resident was apprehended by authorities on September 8, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…
Reopening of Chickasaw County Economic Assistance Office in Houston, MS
Mississippi Department of Human Services officials announce the opening of its new Chickasaw County Economic Assistance Eligibility Office, located at the former WIN Job Center in Houston, MS. This newly…
SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Those Affected by Recent Storms
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP recipients who experienced a power outage over four (4) hours due to recent storms to apply for SNAP replacement benefits through…
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…
Washington County DHS Office to Temporarily Close for Maintenance
Effective August 19, 2024, the Washington County Human Services Office will be closed for maintenance With the support of Washington County officials, MDHS is making every effort to ensure…
MDHS Issues RFP for Workforce, Afterschool Programs, and Parenthood Initiatives
Welcoming new and existing partners in underserviced areas The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on addressing the critical needs of underserviced…
