Today the Governor issued an Executive Order, 20-11, giving the Commissioner of DHS authority to continue necessary care programs despite requirements made for the general public in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake), chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, released the following statement in response:
“Minnesotans who depend on federal and state assistance can rest assured they will be cared for during the COVID pandemic. Continuity of care and support is especially important for many who are in vulnerable and high-risk situations. I appreciate the ability of the state and the federal government to work together in unprecedented and uncertain times.”
Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), chair of the Senate Human Services Reform Committee, released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12 allowing DHS to continue necessary care services for individuals who have disabilities, families with children, and individuals with mental illness:
“Today’s executive order is a great example of everyone working together to solve what could have been a huge problem with real human costs. Now we can be sure that essential services will continue and people will be kept safe and well-served, even in these tough times.”
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) was one of many advocating for an immediate response from the Governor to ensure the continuation of quality care for vulnerable Minnesotans who depend on home care. Today’s executive orders will preserve and secure Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency.
“While much is uncertain right now, those who depend on quality care in their day-to-day life should not have to question if they will have access to the services they need,” said Senator Kiffmeyer. “It is a relief that the Governor used his executive authority for something so timely. Doing all we can to guarantee Minnesotans are cared for right now is our primary responsibility.”
Click here to read the executive orders.