Reading
Poverty Law
University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas Schools of Law


© Poverty Law and Lawrence R. McDonough, Meghan Scully,  and Monica Bogucki (except where other authors are noted)
http://povertylaw.homestead.com

Permission granted for pro bono representation. 
Use for other purposes, including educational purposes, is by written permission only from Lawrence R. McDonough, Meghan Scully, or Monica Bogucki (except where other authors are noted).

The class schedule contains most reading and listening assignments.

Week 1

Introduction to Government Benefits

Combined Application Form Exercise

SNAP Exercise

Week 2

Measuring Poverty + SNAP

Social Security Benefits Overview

MFIP Exercise 

MFIP Exercise – Answer Key

Weeks 3-4

MFIP Part 1

MFIP Part 2

2023 Five Year Time Limit Hypos

Medical Assistance Exercise

MSA Materials

Week 5

Health Care Benefits 

Benefits for Households without Minor Children + Emergency Assistance Programs 

Week 6

Readability and Plain English

Readablity Materials

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© Poverty Law and Lawrence R. McDonough, Meghan Scully, and Monica Bogucki (except where other authors are noted)
http://povertylaw.homestead.com
Permission granted for educational and pro bono purposes