The Department of Human Services is looking for new members for its Medicaid Citizens' Advisory Committee.

The committee is designed to give low-income Minnesotans a voice in DHS's decision making process. The committee advises the state about health care, policies and new technology, evaluates department programs and makes recommendations to the state. The committee meets quarterly and new members would be appointed for the years 2014 and 2015.

The DHS gives preference to Medical Assistance clients who might want to serve on the committee, but members of consumer groups, health care professionals and other interested Minnesotans. Anyone interested in applying for a seat on the committee should submit a letter of interest to: Sean Barrett, federal relations, health care administration, Minnesota Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 64983
St. Paul, MN 55164-0983. Applicants can also email letters to sean.barrett@state.mn.us. Applications will be accepted until the end of the business day on Monday, Feb. 24. Call 651-431-2298 for more information.