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State of Maryland Encourages Precautionary Action To Protect Identity In Wake Of Wide-Reaching Cyber Attack
June 17, 2023 Media Contact: Brian Schleter brian.schleter@maryland.gov State of Maryland Encourages Precautionary Action To Protect Identity In Wake Of Wide-Reaching Cyber Attack ANNAPOLIS, MD— The State of Maryland today…

Maryland Department of Health promotes “Medicaid Check-In” campaign to educate Marylanders about redetermination and action required by Marylander participants
Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Human Services held a bi-lingual press conference in English and Spanish to remind Marylanders Medicaid renewal is no…

Governor Wes Moore Announces Expansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Fraud Reimbursements
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the expansion of Maryland’s plan to replace food and cash assistance funds stolen from Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. SB2/HB50, passed by the…

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Agriculture Initiatives to Establish New Market Connections Between Farmers, Watermen, and Maryland Food Banks
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced two Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives to establish new market connections between farmers, watermen, and Maryland food banks. Funding for both the…

Governor Moore Announces Electronic Benefits Transfer Reimbursements for Fraud Victims
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced Electronic Benefits Transfer reimbursements for fraud victims. Since beginning outreach to eligible individuals last week, the Maryland Department of Human Services has…

Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims
February 27, 2023 Media Contact: Brian Schleter brian.schleter@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Receives Federal Approval For Comprehensive Plan to Reimburse SNAP Benefits Fraud Victims Maryland is first state in…

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore promised to give Latinos power in his administration. Here’s where things stand.
On Jan. 12, the Moore transition team announced two key appointments: Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, who is Puerto Rican, as secretary of health and Rafael López, who is first-generation Mexican…

Maryland Honored with WebAward for Department of Human Services’ Outstanding Achievement in Web Development
January 14, 2023 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Maryland Honored with WebAward for Department of Human Services’ Outstanding Achievement in Web Development Agency’s Website Provides Marylanders With a Convenient and…

Governor-Elect Wes Moore Announces New Cabinet Appointees, naming Rafael J. López to head the Human Services Department
“Today I am proud to announce new appointments to our cabinet: Sec. Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott Sec. Labor Portia Wu Sec. Human Services Rafael López Sec. General Services Atif…

Maryland Department of Human Services Working to Protect Recipients from Fraud
May 18, 2022 Media Contact: Katherine Morris katherine.morris@maryland.gov Paula Tolson paula.tolson@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Human Services Working to Protect Recipients from Fraud Food and Cash Recipients Encouraged to Secure Their…