Massachusetts H221 prevents funds in children's savings accounts from counting against cash assistance benefits.
Massachusetts H221 ensures that funds deposited in children's savings accounts, intended for higher education or other long-term expenses, do not count as assets when determining eligibility for cash assistance benefits. This change allows recipients to save for their children's future without jeopardizing their assistance. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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