10/08/2021
As a result of our annual review of the state utility standards, FNS has approved an increase in the following utility standard amounts to be implemented effective October 2021.
The increase in the amount of the SNAP utility standards are as follows:
SNAP
Household Size
Maximum Gross
Income Standards
165% FPL
200% FPL
Maximum Net
100% FPL
Each Add'l
Person
The Maximum Excess Shelter Deduction is increased to $597.
The Homeless Shelter Standard is increased to $159.
The Basis of Issuance Table is currently being revised to reflect the increase in SNAP benefit amounts. Staff will be notified when the tables become available.
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WAG 07-04-21
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WAG 13-02-00
WAG 25-03-02-SNAP
WAG 25-03-02 (link to be provided at a later date)
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[signed copy on file]
Grace B. Hou
Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services
Form 124
Form 401
Illinois Department of Human ServicesJB Pritzker, Governor · Dulce M. Quintero, Secretary
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