HF 979

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/09/2011 09:45am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring the commissioner to analyze the
establishment of uniform asset limits across human services assistance programs.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin UNIFORM ASSET LIMIT REQUIREMENTS.
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new text begin The commissioner of human services, in consultation with county human services
representatives, shall analyze the differences in asset limit requirements across human
services assistance programs, including group residential housing, Minnesota supplemental
aid, general assistance, Minnesota family investment program, diversionary work program,
the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance programs,
and child care programs. The goal of the analysis is to establish a consistent asset limit
across human services programs and minimize the administrative burdens on counties in
implementing asset tests. The commissioner shall report its findings and conclusions to
the health and human services legislative committees by January 15, 2012, and include
draft legislation establishing a uniform asset limit for human services assistance programs.
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