Legislation · General Assembly 153

SCR 102

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE BENEFIT CLIFFS AND IDENTIFY ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES TO ALLEVIATE CLIFF EFFECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ALICE OUTCOMES.

Synopsis

This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to conduct a review of public assistance programs to identify benefit cliffs and consider these outcomes with perspective of asset-limited, income-constrained employed (ALICE) individuals. The Resolution also direct the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a report that details its findings and recommendations by January 9, 2026.