Senate Bill 568 Summary

• Requires the Division of Family Resources to establish a drug testing program for individuals applying for or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance when county offices have reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use.

• Individuals who test positive for controlled substances without a valid prescription become ineligible for TANF and SNAP assistance after an administrative hearing.

• Ineligible individuals may reapply for assistance on the earlier of six months after testing positive or after completing a drug abuse treatment program.

• Individuals ineligible for TANF and SNAP due to testing positive for illegal drugs are also ineligible for Medicaid assistance.

• Requires the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning to apply for a state Medicaid plan amendment before July 1, 2011, to implement the Medicaid eligibility restriction; dependent children's eligibility is not affected by the program.