2025 Session Last amended: 2024 session

§ 256P.03 — Earned Income Disregard

Plain-Language Summary

This section explains the earned income disregard, which allows public assistance recipients to keep part of their earned income without it reducing their benefits. This encourages recipients to work.

Practical Notes
If you receive public assistance and have a job, a portion of your earnings is disregarded when calculating your benefits. This means working does not reduce your benefits dollar for dollar, making it easier to transition to self-sufficiency.