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MA S57

Concerning public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
09/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program to mitigate the "cliff effect" for low-income individuals and families who are working and receiving public assistance. The "cliff effect" refers to the sudden loss of public benefits when a person's income increases, creating a disincentive to earn more. The pilot program will modify the Massachusetts Earned Income Tax Credit and other assistance programs to allow participants to gradually phase out of public benefits as their income rises. The program will provide case management, coaching, and other services to help participants enter or re-enter the workforce. The program will serve 50 families in Western Massachusetts who have been receiving public benefits for less than 12 months, and participants can enroll for up to 3 consecutive years. The program aims to encourage and support families to join the workforce by allowing them to keep a portion of their increased earnings and build up savings.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/08/2020)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S57
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S57.pdf
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