MR #20.26 2021 Change in the Cash Assistance Standard for Non Citizens Ineligible for SSI Due to 7 Year Limit

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12/11/2020

Summary

  • The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7 year federal limit increases to $714.60 effective January 2021.
  • 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 01/2021.
  • A central notice will be generated to notify the customer of the new grant amount and any change in SNAP benefits.
  • Revisions of the manual are included with this release.

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 $714.60 effective January 2021.

Update to IES

The Integrated Eligibility System (IES) will be updated to apply the 01/2021 cash standard.

Central Action

A central action will update active cases with the new standard effective 01/2021.

Central Notice

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

Manual Revisions

PM 11-04-01

WAG 11-04-01

WAG 25-26-15

[signed copy on file]

Grace B. Hou

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services