Eligibility determinations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households clarified.
HF 2929 clarifies the eligibility requirements for Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), directly affecting low-income households applying for food assistance benefits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require county and Tribal agencies to verify that SNAP households have gross income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for their household size. This change standardizes the income verification process for agencies administering SNAP, ensuring consistent application of existing eligibility rules. The policy update affects both applicants seeking food assistance and the agencies responsible for processing their applications.
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025
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Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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Nolan West
RRepublican
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