ID S1095

Establishes an employment and training program in the Department of Health and Welfare available to persons with income at or below 185% of federal poverty level and those who recently lost public assistance eligibility due to income increase.

Requires enrollees to develop a financial stability plan with assistance from a qualified nonprofit organization and attend either a financial literacy or health coaching program offered by such organization.

Qualifies nonprofit organizations must hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and have at least two years of experience in poverty assistance with financial literacy courses or health coaching programs.

Provides eligible participants with $500 that may be used for workforce training, health care expenses (such as medical savings account deposits), or other uses identified by the department.

Limits participation to up to six months for income-qualified individuals and up to three months for those who lost public assistance eligibility, subject to available state funding.