MS SB2037

Requires the Executive Director of the Division of Medicaid to present a feasibility study by October 1, 2021, on applying for and using a block grant to finance the state Medicaid program, examining improved access, outcomes, flexibility, innovation, budget stability, and fiscal performance.

Mandates the Department of Human Services assign individuals receiving food assistance to an employment and training program as required by federal law.

Directs public housing authorities to seek a waiver from HUD by January 1, 2022, to implement employability plans requiring able-bodied recipients (ages 18-64 without dependents under 6) to engage in paid work, education, or job training for at least 20 hours per week or lose housing benefits.

Requires public housing authorities to give highest preference in distributing housing benefits to families where all able-bodied adults are employed, within federal requirements.

Reduces the TANF benefit time limit from 60 months to 24 months, with certain months disregarded for recipients who received assistance as minors or in child-only cases.