Bill > SF184

This bill requires the commissioners of human services and children, youth, and families to submit a joint report by January 15, 2026, exploring the feasibility of a transitional benefit demonstration project designed to help individuals maintain benefits during career advancement. The report must evaluate current health care, income assistance, and social service programs and recommend ways to reduce "benefit cliffs" - situations where earning more income suddenly disqualifies someone from critical assistance programs. Specifically, the commissioners must analyze potential programs for inclusion (such as medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, and child care assistance), determine appropriate income and time limits for transitional benefits, identify participating counties, ensure the project remains budget neutral, identify necessary legal or regulatory changes, and develop evaluation criteria. The goal is to create a framework that allows people to progress in their careers without immediately losing essential support services, thereby encouraging workforce development and economic mobility.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0184&ssn=0&y=2025