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Appeals - Minnesota Department of Human Services

- The Appeals Division of the Department of Human Services conducts administrative fair hearings for appeals arising out of the broad array of programs administered by DHS. These include cash and food benefit programs, health care programs, social services programs, residential programs, and others. - Conducts child maltreatment and vulnerable adult maltreatment and disqualification hearings for the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education. - Conducts hearings involving allegations of program fraud. - Conducts hearings involving individuals who were disqualified from working in DHS-licensed facilities. - Conducts hearings on maltreatment determinations made by DHS or local county agencies. - Hears eligibility appeals for the MNsure insurance exchange. - To file an appeal online visit the website.

Last assured

07/18/2025

Physical Address

444 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Hours

Vary

Voice

(651)431-3600

Intake Appeals Division

Fax

(651)431-7523

Application process

For most programs, appeal requests must be in writing. These requests can be made by mail, fax, or in person to the Appeals Division at the addresses below: - Mail to: Minnesota Department of Human Services Appeals Division at PO Box 64941 Saint Paul, MN 55164 - Walk in: 444 Lafayette Road North Saint Paul, MN 55155 - SNAP appeals can also be made verbally by calling the Appeals Division - Appeals can also be made online

Required documents

Application/intake form; picture ID; Social Security card

Eligibility

Open to all

Service area

MN

Agency info

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Provides or administers a variety of services to help people meet their basic needs and live as independently as possible. The state department of human services offers programs for food and nutrition, housing, income support, health care, child care assistance, and mental health.

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