Health and Human Services
Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America through comprehensive health programs, human services, and medical research
$1.3T
Annual Budget
80,000+
Employees
11
Operating Divisions
330M
Americans Served
Current Leadership
Key officials leading HHS under the Trump Administration
RK
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
February 13, 2025 - Present
Environmental lawyer and health advocate leading MAHA initiative to reform America's food, health, and scientific systems.
DS
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
To be announced
Second-highest ranking HHS official, responsible for day-to-day department operations
ASH
Assistant Secretary for Health
Acting ASH & Surgeon General
Acting capacity
Head of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and senior health advisor
HHS Operating Divisions
Major agencies and centers within Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance marketplace programs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
National public health agency protecting Americans from health threats
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Regulates food safety, medications, medical devices, and consumer products
National Institutes of Health
NIH
Nation's medical research agency conducting biomedical research
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA
Improves health care access for uninsured and medically vulnerable populations
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
ASPR
Leads nation's medical and public health emergency preparedness and response
Administration for Children and Families
ACF
Promotes economic and social well-being of families, children, and communities
Administration for Community Living
ACL
Supports older adults and people with disabilities to live independently
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA
Leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health nationwide
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
ATSDR
Protects communities from harmful health effects of toxic exposures
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
AHRQ
Produces evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, and more accessible
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Progress
July 2025
National Tour Launch
Secretary Kennedy begins national tour celebrating state MAHA legislation and community health initiatives
May 2025
Healthcare Fraud Partnership
DOJ-HHS Working Group established to combat healthcare fraud under False Claims Act
March 2025
HHS Reorganization Announced
Plan to consolidate 28 top-level divisions into 15, creating Administration for a Healthy America
Feb 2025
Secretary Kennedy Sworn In
RFK Jr. takes office promising to target root causes of chronic disease epidemic
Jan 2025
MAHA Mission Announced
Trump administration announces comprehensive plan to reform America's food, health, and scientific systems
Current HHS Priorities
Key focus areas under Secretary Kennedy's leadership
Food System Reform
Targeting processed foods, additives, and promoting whole food nutrition
Chronic Disease Prevention
Addressing root causes of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other chronic conditions
Scientific Integrity
Ensuring research transparency and evidence-based policy making
Healthcare Access
Improving access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans
Environmental Health
Addressing environmental factors contributing to health problems
Healthcare Fraud Combat
Enhanced enforcement against waste, fraud, and abuse in federal health programs
Budget & Major Programs
HHS fiscal overview and key program areas
$1.293T
FY 2020 Budget
65M
Medicare Beneficiaries
72M
Medicaid Recipients
$47B
NIH Research Budget
Medicare Program
Health insurance for Americans 65+ and those with certain disabilities
Medicaid Program
Health coverage for low-income individuals and families
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Nutrition assistance for eligible low-income individuals and families
Head Start
Early childhood education and development for low-income families