Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the state's Medicaid waivers, Medical Assistance, and disability-related financial assistance programs.
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Last checked August 7, 2026
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the state's Medicaid waivers, Medical Assistance, and disability-related financial assistance programs. Counties and tribal nations carry out day-to-day applications and screenings on DHS's behalf.
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Contact your local county or tribal human services agency, which acts on behalf of DHS.
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What this means for your family
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- What is this?
- The Minnesota state agency that administers Medicaid, disability waivers, and related economic assistance programs.
- Why does it matter?
- It's the agency families work with, through their county or tribal agency, to apply for waivers, Medical Assistance, and grants.
- What should I do next?
- Contact your local county or tribal human services agency, which acts on behalf of DHS.
- How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
- DHS sets policy and funding for the CADI, DD, BI, and CAC waivers, Medical Assistance, MA-EPD, and the Family Support and Consumer Support Grants.
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