Increases monthly benefits for the program to lift kids out of deep poverty.

This bill amends the General Laws to increase monthly benefits for the program by 20 percent each year until the payment standard equals 50 percent of the federal poverty level. Once the payment standard reaches this level, it will be adjusted annually to remain at least 50 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill also includes provisions for a clothing allowance and a rental allowance for households with rent or mortgage expenses.

Increases monthly benefits for the program to lift kids out of deep poverty.

This bill amends the General Laws to increase monthly benefits for the program by 20 percent each year until the payment standard equals 50 percent of the federal poverty level. Once the payment standard reaches this level, it will be adjusted annually to remain at least 50 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill also includes provisions for a clothing allowance and a rental allowance for households with rent or mortgage expenses.