Bill > HB1808

This bill proposes to establish a workfare pilot program in fourth and fifth class counties for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a government welfare program designed to help low-income families. Under the proposed program, participants would gradually transition from receiving partial cash assistance to full employment over a 12-month period. Specifically, during the first six months, an individual would work a 40-hour week and receive pay equivalent to 20 hours of work while still receiving cash assistance. In the next six months (months 7-12), the individual would work 40 hours but be paid for 30 hours and continue to receive up to 70% of their previous cash assistance. After 12 months, the individual would be paid for a full 40-hour work week, and the department would terminate their cash assistance payments. The goal appears to be creating a structured pathway for welfare recipients to transition into full-time employment, reducing long-term dependency on government assistance while providing work experience and income stability. The program would be implemented within six months of the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after its passage.

Health and Social Services

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