2025 Session Last amended: 2024 session

§ 256.029 — Domestic Violence Informational Brochure

Plain-Language Summary

Requires the commissioner to give all applicants for general assistance, medical assistance, and MinnesotaCare a brochure explaining that domestic violence victims may be temporarily excused from certain program requirements.

256.029 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE.

(a) The commissioner shall provide a domestic violence informational brochure that provides information about the existence of domestic violence waivers for eligible public assistance applicants to all applicants of general assistance, medical assistance, and MinnesotaCare. The brochure must explain that eligible applicants may be temporarily waived from certain program requirements due to domestic violence. The brochure must provide information about services and other programs to help victims of domestic violence.

(b) The brochure must be funded with TANF funds.

(c) The commissioner must work with the commissioner of children, youth, and families to create a brochure that meets the requirements of this section and section 142G.05.

History:

2006 c 282 art 22 s 7; 2016 c 158 art 2 s 60; 2024 c 80 art 1 s 66; 2024 c 115 art 16 s 14

History: History: 2006 c 282 art 22 s 7; 2016 c 158 art 2 s 60; 2024 c 80 art 1 s 66; 2024 c 115 art 16 s 14

Practical Notes

If you are a victim of domestic violence and applying for public assistance, you may qualify for waivers from work requirements and other program rules. Ask about the domestic violence waiver when you apply.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes