Minnesota bill SF5227 establishes a prenatal and newborn benefit program to provide financial support to families with newborns.

Minnesota bill SF5227 establishes a prenatal and newborn benefit program to provide financial support to families with newborns. The program offers a one-time prenatal benefit of $1,500 and a monthly newborn benefit of $750 for 24 consecutive months. Eligibility is not subject to income or asset tests and is not conditioned on employment status. The commissioner of employment and economic development must create this program, which includes outreach and evaluation components. The bill also appropriates funds for program administration, outreach, and evaluation.

Minnesota bill SF5227 establishes a prenatal and newborn benefit program to provide financial support to families with newborns.

Minnesota bill SF5227 establishes a prenatal and newborn benefit program to provide financial support to families with newborns. The program offers a one-time prenatal benefit of $1,500 and a monthly newborn benefit of $750 for 24 consecutive months. Eligibility is not subject to income or asset tests and is not conditioned on employment status. The commissioner of employment and economic development must create this program, which includes outreach and evaluation components. The bill also appropriates funds for program administration, outreach, and evaluation.