MN HF5009

Modifies countable income calculations for SSI recipients under the housing support program based on living situation and establishes that Department of Health-licensed boarding and lodging establishments are treated differently from other settings.

For SSI recipients not in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, countable income equals the SSI benefit limit less the personal needs allowance under section 256B.35.

For SSI recipients in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, countable income equals 30 percent of the SSI benefit limit, and the personal needs allowance does not apply.

For recipients of unearned income other than SSI living in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, countable income equals 30 percent of total income after applicable exclusions and disregards, with the personal needs allowance not applying.

For recipients receiving general assistance in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, the personal needs allowance is not counted as unearned income.

Effective October 1, 2024.