SF 662

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/10/2015 09:02am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; requiring commissioner of human services to
implement an integrated online eligibility and application portal for food support,
cash assistance, child care, and health care programs.

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

Section 1. new text begin COMBINED ONLINE PORTAL FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of human services, in consultation with counties, shall
implement an integrated online eligibility and application portal for food support, cash
assistance, child care, and health care programs. The system implemented must:
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new text begin (1) streamline eligibility determination and case processing in the state to support
statewide eligibility processing;
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new text begin (2) enable interested persons to determine their eligibility for each program, and to
apply for programs online in a manner such that the applicant will be asked only those
questions that relate to the programs for which the person is applying;
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new text begin (3) leverage technology that has operated successfully in other states;
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new text begin (4) include Web-based application and worker application processing support and
opportunity for expansion;
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new text begin (5) allow fraud in public programs to be prevented and detected more effectively; and
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new text begin (6) provide for streamlined services to Minnesota citizens.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall enter into a contract for the services specified in
paragraph (a) no later than July 1, 2015.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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