An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; providing for RSDI benefits; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission and the Department of Human Services.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the Children in Foster Care Act to improve the process of securing Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and veterans benefits for children in foster care. It establishes definitions related to benefits and RSDI benefits, outlines the responsibilities of county agencies to screen for and apply for these benefits, and requires them to identify and support representative payees. Furthermore, it tasks the Joint State Government Commission with studying and recommending strategies for implementing and financially supporting this process, including best practices and data collection.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘benefits,’ ‘cost of care,’ ‘county agency,’ ‘department,’ ‘private agency,’ ‘representative payee,’ and ‘RSDI benefits.’
- Requires county agencies to screen foster children for eligibility for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and veterans benefits.
- Mandates county agencies to apply for RSDI benefits on behalf of eligible children and to support representative payees.
- Assigns duties to the Joint State Government Commission to study and recommend strategies for implementing benefit conservation and financial support.
- Establishes guidelines for the use of RSDI benefits, prioritizing the child’s needs and avoiding misuse for county expenses.
- Requires county agencies to maintain records and provide quarterly accounting of RSDI benefits received by children in foster care.
- Directs the Department of Human Resources to develop a plan for implementing benefit conservation strategies.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Christopher Rabb
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