HF 1533 Summary

• Expands general assistance eligibility to include persons who are unemployed and looking for work.

• Adds eligibility for families with children ineligible for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) due to the 60-month federal time limit.

• Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 256D.01 and 256D.05 to incorporate these new eligibility categories into the general assistance program standards.

• Maintains existing eligibility requirements for persons with certified disabilities, illness, incapacity, advanced age, or other specified conditions that prevent employment.