Supplemental Nutrition Aid Plan - SNAP (ten/01/2020)

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Illinois Link CardThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps depression-income people and families buy the food they demand for adept health.

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic menu that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Section of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

Who can receive these services?

About households with low income can get SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, and then all of the details are non hither. The most important factors which determine the amount of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:

  • income and expenses;
  • the number of persons who alive and eat together

Use the SNAP Eligibility Calculator to give an estimate of possible benefits.  This is just an estimate.

Your application must be reviewed by IDHS staff at the Family Community Resource Middle.  If yous utilize for benefits and are eligible, you volition receive a detect of your eligibility.

Income

A household might exist eligible to receive SNAP benefits if their monthly gross income does not exceed the gross income limits shown beneath.

  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (English Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Plan Income and Benefit Amounts (Spanish Version) - DHS 124S

Households without Disabled or Elderly Persons (age 60 or over) Maximum Monthly Income Allowable

Household Size 1 two iii 4 five 6 7 8 9 10
Gross Monthly Income Limit (165% FPL) $ane,755 $ii,371 $2,987 $3,603 $four,219 $four,835 $5,451 $6,067 $6,683 $vii,299

For household with more than than 10 persons, add $616 for each additional person.  (Updated 10/ane/2020)

Age 60 & Over or Disabled Households Maximum Monthly Income Allowable

Household Size 1 two 3 4 5 6 vii eight 9 ten
Gross Monthly Income Limit (For those Historic period 60 or older OR Disabled)
(200% FPL)		 $ii,127 $2,873 $3,620 $4,367 $5,113 $five,860 $6,607 $7,353 $8,100 $8,847

For each elderly and disabled household with more than than 10 persons, add $747 for each additional person. (Updated 10/1/2020)

Who can't receive SNAP Benefits?

Federal rules say some people tin can't get SNAP benefits regardless of the corporeality of their income.  For example, most boarders, certain non-citizens, most strikers, and people who live in certain institutions.

How much does someone get each calendar month?

The monthly SNAP Benefit amount depends on the number of people in the "SNAP unit of measurement" and the monthly income available to meet needs after the caseworker subtracts the allowable deductions (such as rent and utilities) from gross income. The chart beneath shows the highest monthly benefit by household size. Depending on income, this amount could be less.

  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (English Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Program Income and Do good Amounts (Spanish Version) - DHS 124S

Are there more rules?

Yes. Here are some other rules to consider.

  • Nosotros wait people who can work to try and do then.
  • We may ask for proof of certain information.
  • Changes in a person'southward situation must be reported.
  • Eligibility is reviewed from time to fourth dimension.

How are the services provided?

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Menu - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed past the Nutrient and Diet Service (FNS) of the The states Section of Agriculture. The Section of Man Services administers the program in Illinois.

What services are offered?

SNAP benefits can be used to buy:

  • any food or food product for human consumption,
  • seeds and plants for use in dwelling gardens to produce food.

SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy:

  • Hot foods ready to eat,
  • Food intended to be heated in the store,
  • Tiffin counter items or foods to be eaten in the store,
  • Vitamins or medicines,
  • Pet foods,
  • Any nonfood items (except seeds and plants),
  • Alcoholic beverages,
  • Tobacco
  • Menstrual products and diapers. The USDA does not currently have a waiver for states to allow customers to buy menstrual products or diapers with SNAP/WIC benefits.

* Services that you may participate in:

  • EarnFare - gain valuable work experience
  • SNAP Employment & Training Chore Placement - obtain employer-provided preparation
  • TANF Job Placement - assist in addressing barriers to employment
  • Child Care
  • Housing
  • Pregnancy & Parenting
  • Violence & Corruption Prevention

How to apply?

Encounter Apply for SNAP, Greenbacks, or Medical Assistance to learn how to utilise.

Emergency Benefits

Emergency SNAP Benefits are benefits that are ready in five days or less from the appointment you utilise.

Report a Change of Data

If you lot receive SNAP benefits, see the Change of Information: Address, Income or Assets page for instructions on what changes to report and how to report.

Publications

  • Supplemental Diet Assist Program (SNAP) Spanish - DHS 124DS
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - DHS 124D

More Information & Resources

  • SNAP Eligibility Computer
  • SNAP Bigotry Notice
  • Become an Illinois Link Provider and accept SNAP at your business concern.
  • The U.South. Section of Agriculture provides several resource to help people eat salubrious meals on a depression budget including:
    • x-Tips Nutrition Series
    • ChooseMyPlate.gov
    • Plan, Compare and Prepare
  • The USDA Recipe Box helps people notice healthy depression toll recipes and create cookbooks and shopping lists.

Other Programs

  • SNAP customers may qualify for assistance to help pay for installation of telephone service and monthly charges for local phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Up Telephone Assistance Programs.