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MDHS Spotlights National Family Caregivers Month: Encouraging Mississippians to “Plug into Care”
This November, the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme: “Plug into Care”. MDHS invites caregivers to connect with support…
MDHS Announces Temporary Pause in SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued….
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…
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….