relative to the department of health and human services management of social security payments, supplemental security income payments, and veterans benefits for children in foster care.
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 287; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 7/1/2027 II. Sec 2 eff 1/1/2028 III. Sec 3 eff 7/10/2026
Summary
The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to determine within 60 days whether children in its care receive federal benefits and to apply for any they qualify for. It sets rules for appointing representative payees, limits how the department can use those benefits, and directs the creation of ABLE accounts and related policies. The goal is to protect and properly use benefits for children’s current and future needs.
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