Subdivision 1. Program established. Minnesota residents who meet the income and resource standards of section 256D.01, subdivision 1a, but do not qualify for cash benefits under sections 256D.01 to 256D.21, may qualify for a county payment under this section.
Subd. 2. Payment amount, duration, and method. (a) A county may make a payment of up to $203 for a single individual and up to $260 for a married couple under the terms of this subdivision.
(b) Payments to an individual or married couple may only be made once in a calendar year. If the applicant qualifies for a payment as a result of an emergency, as defined by the county, the payment shall be made within ten working days of the date of application. If the applicant does not qualify under the county definition of emergency, the payment shall be made at the beginning of the second month following the month of application, and the applicant must receive the payment in person at the local agency office.
(c) Payments may be made in the form of cash or as vendor payments for rent and utilities. If vendor payments are made, they shall be equal to $203 for a single individual or $260 for a married couple, or the actual amount of rent and utilities, whichever is less.
(d) Each county must develop policies and procedures as necessary to implement this section.
(e) Payments under this section are not an entitlement. No county is required to make a payment in excess of the amount available to the county under subdivision 3.
Subd. 3. State allocation to counties. The commissioner shall allocate to each county on an annual basis the amount specifically appropriated for payments under this section. The allocation shall be based on each county's proportionate share of state fiscal year 1994 work readiness expenditures.
1995 c 178 art 6 s 15; 1999 c 159 s 63
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 256D — Economic Assistance And Food Support
Section 256D.01 — Declaration Of Policy; Citation.
Section 256D.02 — Definitions.
Section 256D.024 — Persons Prohibited From Receiving Benefits.
Section 256D.03 — Responsibility To Provide General Assistance.
Section 256D.04 — Duties Of The Commissioner.
Section 256D.045 — Social Security Number Required.
Section 256D.05 — Eligibility For General Assistance.
Section 256D.06 — Amount Of Assistance.
Section 256D.07 — Time Of Payment Of Assistance.
Section 256D.08 — Exclusion From Resources.
Section 256D.09 — Payment; Assessment; Overpayment.
Section 256D.10 — Administrative Hearing Prior To Adverse Action.
Section 256D.13 — Mandamus To Compel Payment Of General Assistance.
Section 256D.15 — Relative's Responsibility.
Section 256D.16 — General Assistance To Be Allowed As Claim In Court.
Section 256D.17 — Data Processing Procedures.
Section 256D.19 — Abolition Of Township System Of Poor Relief.
Section 256D.20 — Transfer Of Town Employees.
Section 256D.21 — Continuation Of Benefits; Former Minneapolis Employees.
Section 256D.23 — Temporary County Assistance Program.
Section 256D.35 — Definitions.
Section 256D.36 — State Participation.
Section 256D.395 — Application Procedures.
Section 256D.405 — Verification And Reporting Requirements.
Section 256D.415 — Residence; County Of Financial Responsibility.
Section 256D.425 — Eligibility Criteria.
Section 256D.44 — Standards Of Assistance.
Section 256D.45 — Payment Period.
Section 256D.47 — Payment Methods.
Section 256D.48 — Protective Payments.
Section 256D.53 — Duties Of The Commissioner.
Section 256D.54 — Application For Other Benefits.
Section 256D.60 — Snap Employment And Training Program.
Section 256D.61 — Federal Waiver.
Section 256D.62 — Asset Limitations For Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Households.