MR# 23.27 October 2023 Increase in SNAP Allotment, Utility Standard, Income and Deduction Standards

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09/12/2023

Summary

  • This manual release includes policy changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Utility Standards, Maximum Monthly Gross/Net Income Standards and Deductions, the Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction, the Homeless Shelter Deduction, and the SNAP Minimum and Maximum Monthly Benefit Amounts, effective with October 2023 issuances.
  • As a result of the annual review of the State utility standards, Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) approved decreases to the following utility standards, effective with October 2023 issuances:
    • Air Conditioning/Heating Standard $577
    • Limited Utility Standard $386
    • Single Utility Standard $62
    • Telephone Standard $75
  • Federal law provides for an increase to the Maximum Monthly Gross (165% FPL) and Net Income Standards (100% FPL) effective with October 2023 issuances.
  • The SNAP 200% FPL Gross Income Standards have increased and are used to determine categorical eligibility for qualifying member households.
  • The Standard Deduction amount by SNAP household size has increased and is as follows:
    • 1 through 3 persons $194
    • 4 persons $204
    • 5 persons $240
    • 6 or more persons $275
  • The minimum monthly SNAP benefit amount for 1-2 person households remained the same at $23.
  • The Income Reporting Requirement remains the same at $125.
  • The Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction has increased to $672.
  • The Homeless Shelter Standard has increased to $179.
  • Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments have increased for all household sizes.
  • The Asset Limits for SNAP have remained as follows:
    • $4,250 for households with at least 1 qualifying member.
    • $2,750 for all other SNAP households without a qualifying member.
    • $4,250 for Lottery or Gambling winnings
  • IES system changes have been made and will impact SNAP calculations starting 08/28/2023 and will impact SNAP calculations starting with October 2023 issuances.
  • System changes to the ABE/WEB SNAP calculators and the expedited questions in ABE/IES are currently being updated.
  • The Program Standards Chart for SNAP (WAG 25-03-02 (1) SNAP) has been revised with updated standards.
  • The SNAP brochure (DHS 124) and the Expedited SNAP Screening Form (IL444-0401) are being revised with the new amounts. Staff will be notified when these forms become available.
  • The Basis of Issuance Table is being revised to reflect the increase in SNAP benefit amounts. Staff will be notified when the table becomes available.

SNAP Utility Standards

As a result of the annual review of the State utility standards, FNS approved a decrease to the SNAP utility standards as follows:

  • Air Conditioning/Heating Standard $577
  • Limited Utility Standard $386
  • Single Utility Standard $62
  • Telephone Standard $75

System Changes

  • IES system changes are implemented to reflect the updated utility standards effective for October 2023 issuances.
  • Active SNAP cases will be centrally updated with the utility standard changes on 08/28/2023 for October 2023 issuances.
  • System changes to the ABE/WEB SNAP calculators and the expedited questions in ABE/IES will be effective 10/01/2023.

SNAP Standards

  • Federal law provides for an increase to the Maximum Monthly Gross (165% FPL) and Net Income Standards (100% FPL) effective with October 2023 issuances.
  • The SNAP 200% FPL Gross Income Standards have increased and are used to determine categorical eligibility for qualifying member households.
  • The Standard Deduction amount by SNAP household size is as follows:
    • 1 through 3 persons $194
    • 4 persons $204
    • 5 persons $240
    • 6 or more persons $275
  • The Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction has increased to $672.
  • The Homeless Shelter Standard has increased to $179.
  • The Asset Limits for SNAP have remained the same as follows:
    • $4,250 for households with at least 1 qualifying member.
    • $2,750 for all other SNAP households without a qualifying member.
    • $4,250 for Lottery or Gambling winnings
  • Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments have increased for all household sizes.
  • The minimum monthly benefit amount for 1-2 person households has remained the same at $23.
  • The Income Reporting Requirement remains the same at $125.
  • These changes are effective with October 2023 issuances and are reflected in the tables below.

System Changes

  • IES system changes are effective 08/28/2023 and will reflect in the SNAP calculations starting with October 2023 issuances.
  • Active SNAP cases will be centrally updated for October 2023 issuances.
  • System changes to the ABE/WEB SNAP calculators and the expedited questions in ABE/IES are effective 10/01/2023.

Maximum Monthly Income Eligibility Standards

SNAP

Household Size

Maximum Gross

Income Standards

165% FPL

Maximum Gross

Income Standards

200% FPL

Maximum Net

Income Standards

100% FPL

1 Person $2,005 $2,430 $1,215
2 Persons 2,712 3,286 1,644
3 Persons 3,419 4,142 2,072
4 Persons 4,125 4,998 2,500
5 Persons 4,832 5,854 2,929
6 Persons 5,539 6,710 3,357
7 Persons 6,246 7,566 3,785
8 Persons 6,952 8,422 4,214
9 Persons 7,659 9,278 4,643
10 Persons 8,366 10,134 5,072

Each Add'l

Person

$707 $856 $429

Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standards - Elderly Disabled as Separate Unit

SNAP Household Size Gross Income Standard
1 Person $2,005
2 Persons 2,712
3 Persons 3,419
4 Persons 4,125
5 Persons 4,832
6 Persons 5,539
7 Persons 6,246
8 Persons 6,952
9 Persons 7,659
10 Persons 8,366
Each Add' l Person $707

Standard Deductions

SNAP Household Size Standard Deduction Amount
1-3 Persons $194
4 Persons 204
5 Persons 240
6+ Persons 275

Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction

The Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction has increased to $672.

Homeless Shelter Standard

The Homeless Shelter Standard has increased to $179.

Maximum SNAP Benefit Amounts

SNAP Household Size Maximum SNAP Benefit Amounts
1 Person $291
2 Persons 535
3 Persons 766
4 Persons 973
5 Persons 1,155
6 Persons 1,386
7 Persons 1,532
8 Persons 1,751
9 Persons 1,970
10 Persons 2,189
Each Add'l Person $219

Minimum SNAP Benefits

SNAP Household Size SNAP Benefit Amount
1-2 Persons $23

Basis of Issuance Table

The Basis of Issuance Table is being revised to reflect the increase in SNAP benefit amounts. Staff will be notified when the table becomes available.

Form Changes

  • The Program Standards Chart for SNAP (WAG 25-03-02 (1) SNAP) has been revised with the new SNAP standards.
  • The SNAP brochure (DHS 124) and the Expedited SNAP Screening Form (IL444-0401) are being revised with the new SNAP standards. Staff will be notified when these forms become available.

MANUAL REVISIONS

[signed copy on file]

Grace B. Hou

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

Forms referenced:

IL444-0401

DHS 124