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This bill amends the Mississippi Code to prohibit providing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to any person whose income exceeds 200% of the federal poverty level. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 43-17-5, which governs TANF benefits in Mississippi, inserting a new provision that explicitly states no TANF funds shall be provided to individuals whose income is more than 200% of the federal poverty level. TANF is a federal assistance program designed to help low-income families with children achieve economic self-sufficiency, and this amendment would further restrict eligibility by creating a stricter income threshold for receiving benefits. The bill does not define how income will be calculated or verified, but adds this restriction to the existing list of eligibility requirements for TANF assistance in the state. The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation of the new income limitation.

Health and Social Services

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