/news-rss?filter=social_services MO.gov News Feed: Department of Social Services Sat, 23 Jun 2018 02:37:32 +0000 en-us http://dss.mo.gov/press/170811-mohealthnet-notification-HIPAA-disclosure.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/170811-mohealthnet-notification-HIPAA-disclosure.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:45:01 +0000 Missouri Care, Inc., a MO HealthNet managed care plan, has notified 1,223 MO HealthNet (Medicaid) participants that some of their personal information was mailed to an incorrect address by one of its subcontractors... http://dss.mo.gov/press/170707-dss-reviews-administrative-rules-public-input.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/170707-dss-reviews-administrative-rules-public-input.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:30:01 +0000 "We encourage Missourians to comment and attend upcoming public hearings regarding this review", said Steve Corsi, Psy.D., Acting Director, Department of Social Services. http://dss.mo.gov/press/170609-disaster-food-stamp-program-june-12-16-2017.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/170609-disaster-food-stamp-program-june-12-16-2017.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:30:01 +0000 Families receiving Food Stamp benefits and families typically not qualified for the program may be eligible to receive the Disaster Food Stamp benefit if they have suffered property damage, loss of income, relocation, or loss of food due to the recent flood. https://governor.mo.gov/news/archive/governor-greitens-announces-new-department-social-services-acting-director https://governor.mo.gov/news/archive/governor-greitens-announces-new-department-social-services-acting-director Fri, 19 May 2017 15:30:01 +0000 http://dss.mo.gov/press/170331-building-nurturing-communities.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/170331-building-nurturing-communities.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:00:01 +0000 When a community can support and provide resources a struggling parent needs during a difficult time, the parent becomes stronger and the child can safely remain with the family. http://dss.mo.gov/press/161110-DSS-experiencing-statewide-phone-service-disruption.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/161110-DSS-experiencing-statewide-phone-service-disruption.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:15:01 +0000 AT&T cut to Jefferson City fiber optic line disrupts phone service to Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline and Family Support Division Information Center http://dss.mo.gov/press/160510-approval-expand-medicaid-dental-services.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/160510-approval-expand-medicaid-dental-services.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 11:15:01 +0000 Expansion approved by Missouri General Assembly in 2015, will continue in 2017 under recently signed state budget http://dss.mo.gov/press/151103-heating-bill-help-for-low-income-missourians.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/151103-heating-bill-help-for-low-income-missourians.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:15:01 +0000 Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program now being accepted http://dss.mo.gov/press/150723-mohealthnet-project-stabilize-outpatient-care.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/150723-mohealthnet-project-stabilize-outpatient-care.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:01 +0000 "...nearly a thousand MO HealthNet participants could benefit from this innovative community support that may help them overcome obstacles in their life that can come between them and better health" http://governor.mo.gov/news/archive/gov-nixon-congratulates-missouri-children%E2%80%99s-division-its-reaccreditation-council http://governor.mo.gov/news/archive/gov-nixon-congratulates-missouri-children%E2%80%99s-division-its-reaccreditation-council Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:00:01 +0000 Missouri and only four other states are accredited by the Council on Accreditation. http://dss.mo.gov/press/150126-missouri-designates-new-hepatitis-c-drug-for-medicaid-patients.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/150126-missouri-designates-new-hepatitis-c-drug-for-medicaid-patients.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:30:01 +0000 Viekira to replace Sovaldi as preferred treatment option; pharmaceutical maker to pay rebate to the state http://dss.mo.gov/press/141105-assistance-staying-warm-this-winter.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/141105-assistance-staying-warm-this-winter.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:30:01 +0000 Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program now being accepted http://dss.mo.gov/press/140918-jackson-county-council-accreditation-standards.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/140918-jackson-county-council-accreditation-standards.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:30:01 +0000 The Council on Accreditation is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of community-based behavioral healthcare and social service organizations. Missouri is one of only six states accredited by the Council on Accreditation and is currently in the reaccreditation process. http://dss.mo.gov/press/131115-decker-named-childrens-division-director.htm http://dss.mo.gov/press/131115-decker-named-childrens-division-director.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:15:01 +0000 Nationally recognized leader with nearly three decades experience to lead agency working to prevent child abuse and neglect