MR #18.02: Change in the Cash Assistance Standard for Non-Citizens Ineligible for SSI Due to 7 Year Limit

01/22/18

Summary

• The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7 year federal limit increases to $675.00 effective 01/18.
• The Integrated Eligibility System (IES) will be updated to use the new amount.
• A central action will update active cases with the new standard effective 01/18.
• A central notice is generated to notify the customer of the new grant amount and any change in SNAP benefits.
• Revisions to the manual are included with this release.

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1. AABD Cash Assistance Standard Increase
2. Update to IES
3. Central Action
4. Central Notice
5. Manual Revisions

AABD Cash Assistance Standard Increase

The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7 year federal limit increases to $675.00 effective 01/18.

Update to IES

The system will be updated to apply the 01/18 cash standard in IES.

Central Action

A central action will update active cases with the new standard effective 01/18.

Central Notice

A central notice was generated to notify the customer of the new grant amount and any change in SNAP benefits.

Manual Revisions

[signature on file]

James T. Dimas

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services