Revision: March 8, 2023, 11:46 a.m.
Health and Human Services
March 8, 2023
2023-0850s
07/05
Amendment to SB 241-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following:
2 Department of Health and Human Services; Study on Graduated Public Assistance Mandated.
I. The department of health and human services shall seek a continuation of the 2021 economic analysis regarding mitigation of the benefits cliff effect for the possible creation, funding, and implementation of graduated, proportional public assistance programs for individuals who do not qualify for existing assistance within the state.
II. The department shall submit a report on its findings, including the performance of existing pilot programs related to the benefit cliff, and any proposed legislation to the applicable committees of the general court on or before July 1, 2024.
III. In its review, the department shall take consideration of qualifying and disqualifying conditions, such as income levels and hours worked per week. The department shall review the following programs:
(a) The supplemental nutrition assistance program, established under RSA 161:2, XIII, XIII-a, and XIII-b;
(b) The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, established under RSA 132:12-a; and
(c) The financial assistance for needy families program, established under RSA 167.