How to Report an Address Change to the Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services provides benefits to millions of low income families in the form of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps and Medicaid benefits. It is necessary to keep all information on file with the Department of Health and Human Services up-to-date at all times including a current address.

1. Visit the website for the Department of Health and Human Services. If you are unsure of the exact web address, you can perform an Internet search using the keywords "Department of Health and Human Services" to locate a link to the main website.


2. Click on the link for the DHS website.


3. Locate the link on the page that says "Change Report Form."


4. Allow the page to load the change report form document. Type in a number into the box that specifies the number of documents you need printed and then click on "Print."


5. Wait for the document to print out using a standard printer.


6. Fill out the change of address form in full. Make sure that you do not leave any information on the form blank. It is advised that you reread the forms completely to ensure that the information you provided is entirely accurate.


7. Bring the completed change of address form into the local DHS office where the case is filed. There is typically a drop box where you can place completed forms for the caseworker to review.


8. Be prepared to provide other documentation pertaining to the new address such as utility bills, a lease or other documentation showing the new address where you are changing the case to.