MN HF4124

Modifies Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) income reporting requirements to use prospective budgeting instead of retrospective budgeting for ongoing eligibility determination after the first two months of assistance.

Changes the monthly ongoing income test from retrospective to prospective application, requiring county agencies to base eligibility on anticipated income for the payment month rather than actual income received in the budget month.

Requires SNAP benefit recipients to report no more frequently than once every six months, with an exception for households receiving food benefits under the MFIP waiver.

Repeals provisions related to retrospective budgeting, late MFIP household report forms, and additional uses of retrospective budgeting after the first two months of eligibility.

Maintains prospective budgeting for the first two months of MFIP eligibility for new applicants and persons being added to assistance units.