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| This information is regarding a Class Action Settlement agreement in Jensen et al v. Minnesota Department of Human Services, et al. Court File No. 09-cv-1775. The Court Orders implementing this agreement may have an impact on eligibility determinations for class members. |
| In summary, the Court Orders provide that the amount being awarded to each individual class member: |
| • Is not a resource for eligibility purposes |
| • Is not deemed income, a tax liability, or a resource to any class member |
| • Will not affect, in any way, a class member’s eligibility for disability benefits or other related benefits, or otherwise jeopardize the class member’s benefits or programming |
| • Must not create any adverse effect on class members receiving the apportioned amount |
| • Is intended solely for the benefit of the class members. |
| The Court Orders also specify that any agency, entity, or individual, private or public, must file a motion and go before the Court if it: |
| • Disputes the Court’s jurisdiction to make this decision |
| • Contends that a class member’s eligibility should be affected |
| • Believes the award amount should be deemed income, a resource, or in some other way, jeopardize the respective class member’s eligibility in any way |
| The Court clearly retains the authority to retract an award until such relief is sought from the Court. |
| If you have questions, contact your legal advisor or the Class Counsel at: |
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Shamus P. O’Meara
Johnson & Condon, PA
7401 Metro Blvd Suite 600
Minneapolis MN 55439 |
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