S.F. No. 5179 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256I.03, subdivision 7, to modify how countable income is calculated under the housing support program.

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

• For SSI recipients living in Department of Health-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 other unearned income living in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, countable income equals 30 percent of total income after applicable exclusions and disregards, excluding the personal needs allowance.

• For general assistance recipients in licensed boarding and lodging establishments, the personal needs allowance is not counted as unearned income; effective date is October 1, 2024.