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MA S79
Relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
11/15/2017
11/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program in the City of Springfield to address the "cliff effect" experienced by low-income individuals and families receiving public assistance. The "cliff effect" refers to the phenomenon where an increase in income can lead to a reduction or loss of public benefits, resulting in little or no increase in net income. The bill authorizes the Department of Transitional Assistance to develop and oversee the "Working Cities Cliff Effects Program," which will modify existing assistance programs to mitigate the cliff effect and support the ability of participants to enter or re-enter the workforce. The program will serve up to 100 eligible individuals and families in Springfield and will operate concurrently with the Boston Federal Reserve's Working Cities Grant. The bill outlines the specific provisions of the program, including the phasing out of public benefits, the savings incentive, and the role of case managers in providing support and data reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/15/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S79 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S79.pdf |
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