Aitkin County Health and Human Services Meeting from April 26th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22)

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their monthly meeting with the Health and Human Services Department before their second april meeting on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room.

HHS Director Cynthia Bennett gave an update on the Legislative Session and it affects HHS across the State.

Bennett also noted uncertainties following the Legislative Redistricting.

Concern was also heard on the part of holding individuals with mental health issues being held at the Aitkin County Jail.

HHS Fiscal Supervisor Carli Goble presented to the Board the 1st Quarter 2022 Fiscal Report, which is on pace with their normal “below normal” revenue to begin the year.

Goble also spoke to Commissioners on Estate Recovery, when a Medical Assistance member dies, and assets are placed into an estate that cannot be collected by local agencies for repayment and how items are taken into estate recovery.

Aitkin County HHS meeting with the Board of Commissioners will next meet on Tuesday, May 24th at 9am from the Government Center Board Room.