Interim study to examine the impact of the "cliff effect" on Nebraska families receiving public assistance

This resolution (LR 171) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to study the "cliff effect" impacting families receiving public assistance like Medicaid, SNAP, or aid to dependent children. The cliff effect occurs when small income increases - such as a raise or extra work hours - cause families to lose these benefits entirely, potentially discouraging work advancement. The study will analyze how this effect influences workforce participation and economic self-sufficiency, then propose reforms to help families earn more without immediate loss of support. It is a procedural step only; no new law is created.