Bill > HB568

This bill amends Mississippi's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) law to increase the maximum monthly benefit for the first family member in a dependent child's budget from $200 to $260. TANF is a public assistance program that provides financial support to low-income families with children. The bill maintains the existing structure of the benefit, where the second family member can receive up to $36 per month and each additional family member up to $24 per month. The legislation specifically notes that the maximum benefit for individual family members may still be exceeded in cases of foster care, medical care, or for children with intellectual or physical disabilities. The change represents a 30% increase in the base benefit amount for the first family member, which could provide some additional financial support to qualifying families. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for the implementation of the new benefit rate.

Health and Social Services

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