Bill > S167

This bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees within three months of enactment, focusing on the Department of Transitional Assistance's (DTA) efforts to improve access to federal nutrition assistance benefits. The report must outline the department's short- and long-term goals for helping eligible households participate in nutrition programs, including specific details about the financial and operational resources needed to enhance benefits access and customer service. By mandating this report, the bill aims to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve the efficiency of support services for low-income households, with a particular focus on children, families, and persons with disabilities who may rely on these critical food assistance resources.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S167