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What does it mean to close MFIP?

“Closing MFIP” is when all MFIP benefits end for a family. This can occur when:

· A family chooses to no longer receive MFIP benefits.

· A family is no longer eligible.

· A 100% sanction is imposed, see 19.30 (Closing Cases for 100% Sanction).

When participants close MFIP, they:

· Do not receive any MFIP benefits – cash, MFIP food portion or MFIP Housing Assistance Grant.

· No longer work with MFIP employment services.

· May be eligible for:

· The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

· One of the public health care coverage programs, Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare.

· Move to Transition Year or Basic Sliding Fee Child Care assistance, if they are using child care assistance and continue to be eligible.

Have participants reach out to the eligibility worker for details about continuing benefits.

Suspending MFIP is different than closing.

Participants’ benefits can be suspended for a month if they are over income but indications are that income will drop again the following month.

· This can include months with 3 pay periods or months with large lump sums of income received.

· The participant stays open in employment services.

· MAXIS does not close the case or send a notice to Workforce One.