Greetings Community Partners,
Are you passionate about eliminating disparities in health and human services for your community?
Do you know a leader within your community championing equity?
If so, consider applying or sharing this application to join the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC). Applications are due Aug. 5, see information and details below.
We are also sharing an engagement opportunity for you to provide feedback on public health insurance in Minnesota.
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Please share these opportunities with your networks and partners!
The Department of Human Services is currently seeking 2024 applicants for membership to the CECLC. This council advises the Commissioner of Human Services on reducing disparities and inequities that affect cultural and ethnic communities throughout Minnesota.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on the CECLC webpage which further explains member duties and requirements.
Positions accepting applications
- Members representing diverse cultural and ethnic communities
- Member representing the American Indian community
- Member representing Faith-based/Spiritual Organizations
- Member who is Department of Human Services employee
Applications due August 5, 2024
To apply for council membership and assure consideration, interested applicants must complete an electronic application and supplemental questionnaire through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Boards and Commissions website by end of day Aug. 5, 2024.
For any questions on the CECLC or the application process, please contact ceclc.information.dhs@state.mn.us
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (Commerce) is looking for individuals to tell the agency what they want to see from their health insurance plans.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature directed Commerce and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to work with the Minnesota Department of Health and MNsure to conduct an analysis of different public health care options. A public health insurance option would be run by the state (though it could be administered by a private health insurance company) and available as an option in addition to private health insurance options. Commerce and DHS submitted their report to the Legislature in February 2024 with several recommendations.
The agencies need to obtain additional feedback from consumers in Minnesota regarding:
- what they like and dislike about their health care plans,
- what they want from their health care plans,
- and other issues
Several group discussions will be held this summer to gather feedback. The information gathered from these conversations and other findings will help legislators and the public better understand what Minnesotans want and need from their health insurance. The completed report will be available on the Commerce website.
Complete this interest form to choose which dates and times would work best for you to participate. Group discussions are about two hours. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser to access the form: https://forms.office.com/g/8LSekKibxT.
Time slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While the form asks for your name and email address, your participation will be anonymous. Your information is only needed for scheduling purposes.
These group discussions will be conducted by Management Analysis and Development (MAD), a section of Minnesota Management and Budget that provides consulting services for state agencies.
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You are welcome to reach out to the Community Relations Division with any questions you may have at Community.relations.dhs@state.mn.us. We look forward to staying connected with you!
Warm regards,
The MN DHS Community Relations Division:
Helen Ghebre & Cate Dymit
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