SF 3399

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/01/2016 09:25am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; modifying certain provisions governing child care
programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 119B.025, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 119B.025, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

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new text begin (a) The county shall process changes to eligibility factors
according to the following standards:
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new text begin (1) changes must be reported according to section 256P.07;
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new text begin (2) if a family reports a change or change is known to the agency before the family's
next scheduled redetermination, the county must determine whether the change affects the
family's eligibility or benefits and whether changes need to be verified;
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new text begin (3) a change in income occurs on the day the participant received the first payment
reflecting the income change;
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new text begin (4) during a family's 12-month eligibility period, if the family's income remains at
or below 85 percent of the state median income, adjusted for family size, the family's
eligibility does not change. Verification of the change shall not be requested. A family's
co-payment fee shall not increase during the remaining portion of the 12-month eligibility
period; and
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new text begin (5) during a family's 12-month eligibility period, if the family's income exceeds 85
percent of the state median income, adjusted for family size, the family is not eligible for
child care assistance. The family must be given 15 calendar days to provide verification
of the change before action is taken regarding the family's eligibility. If the required
verification is not returned or confirms ineligibility, the family's eligibility ends following
the 15-day adverse action notice requirements.
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new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, parts 3400.0040, subpart 3, and 3400.0170,
subpart 1, when an applicant or participant reports their employment ended, the agency may
accept a signed statement from the individual as verification that their employment ended.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3), are effective retroactively
from August 1, 2016. Paragraphs (a), clauses (4) and (5), and (b), are effective January
2, 2017.
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