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Lower costs allow GAMC program to continue through end of March
State funding is available for the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) program until April 1 and eligible enrollees can continue on the program through March 31. GAMC program funding had been expected to end on March 1. No action will be required on the part of these enrollees, who will receive a notice from DHS about the transition. More information is in a news release and in the GAMC pages of the DHS Web site.

Online database provides customized county performance reports
County performance in context is an interactive database that allows citizens to compare Minnesota counties on 11 measures related to the well-being of children and families, including child protection, child support and various economic indicators. Users can also obtain county profiles on these measures. This public information has been available in other formats but is organized this way to give citizens more comprehensive views of state and county program outcomes.

Feedback sought from CountyLink users
User feedback is an important factor in shaping the future development of CountyLink. County and tribal staff are encouraged to send comments and ideas by e-mail to dhs.countylink@state.mn.us.

2008 County Human Service Cost Report is available online
The annual Minnesota County Human Service Cost Report for Calendar Year 2008 is available on DHS’ public Web site. The report, compiled by the Financial Operations Division, contains statewide and county-specific costs and revenue shares for economic support, health and social service programs.

Minnesota counties recognized for delivering digital services
Five Minnesota counties have been named winners of the 7th Annual Digital Counties Survey. The recognition is a good illustration of how government can use technology to deliver human services more effectively, said Johanna Berg, chief information officer for DHS. More information about the awards is online.

Information on Medicaid case management rule rescission online
Effective July 1, 2009, a new federal rule for Medicaid case management rescinds certain provisions of the Dec. 4, 2007, interim final rule. Information about the rescission and case management services is online. The interim rule had been subject to a moratorium on implementation by Congress.

Health care reform effort moves forward
Work is under way with a multitude of partners to design and implement changes called for in Minnesota's 2008 Health Care Reform Act. With implementation timelines running through 2010 and into 2011, interested parties can stay informed with online updates posted at www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform. The site, created by the Minnesota Department of Health, addresses key reform components including a Statewide Health Improvement Program, health care homes, payment reform and quality improvement, e-health measures, and provisions to increase access to health care insurance and affordability.

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