An Act relating to social services; enacting the Streamlined Services Act; declaring purpose to establish streamlined eligibility and enrollment system; providing list of services system shall promote efficiency, accessibility, and coordination of; directing the Department of Human Services to coordinate with certain agencies and community partners; directing Department to conduct feasibility study; providing definitions; directing Department to develop, implement, and administer an integrated access system; directing Department to issue certain request for proposals; directing Department to launch system within certain timeframe; directing Department to provide progress updates; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
3 Replies to “HB 1575 (2025)”
Rep. Lawson indicated there was miscommunication between DHS and himself over the scope of the project.
Lawmakers delayed the bill after DHS reported a $100M cost with little explanation and time to review. Majority Leader Lawson (author) will seek details but still plans to ask the bill be moved forward when heard again next week, even without a clearer breakdown.
Directs the Department of Human Services to collaborate with state agencies to create a common application for benefits, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Subsidies, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Medicaid, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
This is a refile of Sen. Garvin’s SB 1318 (2024).
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