Bill
HB 6811
Overview: HB 6811, AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE THE BENEFITS CLIFF, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Human Services.Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks t
Overview: HB 6811, AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO MITIGATE THE BENEFITS CLIFF, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Human Services.
Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to address the "benefits cliff" phenomenon, where individuals may lose critical public assistance benefits when their income slightly exceeds eligibility thresholds, creating a disincentive for them to increase their earnings.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a 3-year pilot program to test strategies for mitigating the benefits cliff
- Requires the Department of Social Services to develop and implement the pilot program, which may include gradual benefit phase-outs, expanded eligibility, or other approaches
- Allocates $5 million in state funding for the pilot program
Affected Parties and Impacts: The pilot program would primarily benefit low-income individuals and families who are at risk of experiencing the benefits cliff when their earnings increase. By mitigating this issue, the program could help encourage workforce participation and economic mobility.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Human Services, where it will undergo further review and potential amendments. If approved by the committee, the bill would then move to the full state legislature for potential floor votes. The pilot program, if implemented, would run for 3 years.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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