Holland, MI —State lawmakers from the Holland area are applauding the Michigan Department of Human Services’ decision to close the loophole for college students.
Until now, even college students with wealthy parents were able to get the food assistance help that’s meant for low-income families.
Both Rep. Bob Genetski of Saugatuck and Rep. Joe Haveman of Holland supported a bill to close the loophole.
“Ending this form of welfare fraud has long been a goal of mine,” Haveman said. “In recent weeks my fellow lawmakers and I have heard dozens of stories of this abuse from residents in our districts and we are extremely pleased with DHS Director Maura Corrigan’s swift and decisive action on this.”
Beginning in April, the new Bridge Card policy will go into effect. College students who provide for young children or receive no outside income assistance will still be eligible.
Currently, 1.9 million Michigan residents receive Bridge Cards, including 25,000 college students.
Until now, even college students with wealthy parents were able to get the food assistance help that’s meant for low-income families.
Both Rep. Bob Genetski of Saugatuck and Rep. Joe Haveman of Holland supported a bill to close the loophole.
“Ending this form of welfare fraud has long been a goal of mine,” Haveman said. “In recent weeks my fellow lawmakers and I have heard dozens of stories of this abuse from residents in our districts and we are extremely pleased with DHS Director Maura Corrigan’s swift and decisive action on this.”
Beginning in April, the new Bridge Card policy will go into effect. College students who provide for young children or receive no outside income assistance will still be eligible.
Currently, 1.9 million Michigan residents receive Bridge Cards, including 25,000 college students.
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