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Cash Assistance in Minnesota Minnesota House Research Department Page 7 Percent of HHS General Fund Budget Used for Cash Assistance Programs (FY 2022-223)

Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services, February 2022 Forecast The following tables show annual funding for MFIP and GA for fiscal years 2014 to 2023. Total annual state payments for MFIP increased in fiscal years 2020 and 2021, primarily due to increasing caseloads due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased monthly benefits that took effect on October 1, 2021, before decreasing in fiscal year 2022 and beyond. Total annual payments for GA have increased over time due to increased caseloads.