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IN SB0440
Bill
AI Summary
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Income eligibility for TANF will be phased in at 35% of the federal poverty level from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, then increase to 50% beginning July 1, 2021
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Monthly TANF payment amounts increase beginning January 1, 2020: $248 per dependent child (up from $155), $248 per essential person (up from $155), $409 for one child plus essential person (up from $255), and $104 for each additional child (up from $65)
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TANF payments must be adjusted annually using the Social Security cost of living adjustment rate
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Repeals the 90% reduction that was previously applied to the total needs calculation when computing TANF benefits
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Division of Family Resources is authorized to adopt emergency rules to implement the payment changes and must amend the state TANF plan to implement the new income requirements
Legislative Description
TANF eligibility. Sets the income eligibility requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at phased in specified percentages of the federal income poverty level beginning July 1, 2021. Requires the division of family resources to amend the state TANF plan or take any other action necessary to implement the income requirements. Increases certain payment amounts under the TANF program beginning January 1, 2020. Requires the payments to be annually adjusted using the Social Security cost of living adjustment rate, but provides that the total adjustment in a year must be reduced to the extent the adjustment would result in the transfer to the Child Care and Development Fund grant program being less than the maximum allowable transfer under federal law. Authorizes emergency rulemaking concerning the payments. Repeals language requiring the division of family resources to apply a percentage reduction to the total needs of TANF applicants and recipients in computing TANF benefits.
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127
3/26/2019