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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…
MDHS Highlights Long Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, October 2025
Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents in long-term care facilities. Across the state of Mississippi, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, along with family…
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…
State Plan Consumer Survey and Listening Sessions
The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging & Adult Services would like to hear from you! The MDHS, Division of Aging & Adult Services would like to hear…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Benton County
A Benton County, MS, resident who was charged with welfare fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Investigation Division. MDHS…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Oktibbeha County
An Oktibbeha County, MS, resident who was charged with program fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Investigation Division. MDHS…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Desoto County
A Desoto County, MS, resident who was charged with welfare fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Investigation Division….
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…
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…