Policy Memo
07/14/2021
Summary
This policy memorandum supersedes memo, Temporary Increase in Maximum SNAP Allotments Due to COVID-19 published 01/21/2021. Due to guidance received from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the temporary 15% increase in maximum SNAP allotments which began on 01/01/2021 will be extended until 09/30/2021.
- This policy memo continues to provide a temporary increase in maximum SNAP allotments due to COVID-19 that began 01/01/2021 and has now been extended through 09/30/2021.
- The extension continues to increase the minimum SNAP allotment from $16 to $19.
- IES system changes will continue to reflect the increased maximum SNAP allotment amount through 09/30/2021.
- In order for each case to receive the supplement, cases cannot be in case action mode or IES will be unable to issue the supplement.
- A client notice will not be sent to households.
- Manual release MR #21.05: Temporary Increase in Maximum SNAP Allotments Due to COVID-19 published 02/22/2021 reflects the changes made to the maximum SNAP allotment.
- Transitional SNAP (TSNAP) cases continue to be eligible for the 15% temporary increase.
This policy memorandum supersedes memo, Temporary Increase in Maximum SNAP Allotments Due to COVID-19 published 01/21/2021. Due to guidance received from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021, the temporary 15% increase in maximum SNAP allotments which began on 01/01/2021 will be extended until 09/30/2021.
IES System Changes
IES system changes continue to reflect the increased maximum SNAP allotment amount for each month until 09/30/2021.
NOTE: Please be advised that in order for each case to receive the supplement, cases cannot be in case action mode or IES will be unable to issue the supplement. These cases will appear on the Special MUE 100 Exception Report.
Increased Maximum SNAP Allotments 01/01/2021 through 09/30/2021
The extension continues to increase the minimum SNAP allotment from $16 to $19.
| Household Size |
Maximum SNAP Allotment |
| 1 |
$ 234 |
| 2 |
430 |
| 3 |
616 |
| 4 |
782 |
| 5 |
929 |
| 6 |
1,114 |
| 7 |
1,232 |
| 8 |
1,408 |
| Each Additional |
176 |
Client Notice
Clients will not receive a client notice for this change.
[signed copy on file]
Grace B. Hou
Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services
