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Example 1: Ms. J is applying for TANF and SNAP for herself and two children. At the interview, Ms. J tells the worker that she is working part-time and provides her paystubs. Because Ms. J is applying for TANF/SNAP and has earned income, the case, if approved, will be in Mid-Point Reporting status. The worker explains the Mid-Point Reporting requirements to Ms. J.
Example 2: Ms. K is applying for TANF only. At the interview, Ms. K states she is working part-time and provides paystubs. Because Ms. K is applying for TANF and has earned income, the case, if approved, will be in Mid-Point Reporting. The worker explains the Mid-Point Reporting requirements to Ms. J.
Example 3: Mr. B, age 30, lives alone and is applying for SNAP. Mr. B states at the interview that he is not disabled and does not receive income from any source. The SNAP Work Requirement policy is not in effect in any Illinois county. If approved for SNAP, Mr. B will be in Mid-Point Reporting status. The worker explains the Mid-Point Reporting to Mr. B. If the SNAP Work Requirement policy was in effect in Mr. B's county of residence, his case would be in Change Reporting status.
Example 4: JT, age 65, and his wife, age 62, are applying for AABD and SNAP. At the interview, JT explains that he and his wife live alone and receive Social Security benefits. If approved for SNAP, JT and his wife will be in Change Reporting because all the adult members of the SNAP household are qualifying members, and the case does not have earned income. The worker explains the Change Reporting requirements to JT and his wife, and also provides the household with Reporting Changes - SNAP (IL444-2777). At the time of approval, the worker will send the SNAP household a SNAP Change Report (IL444-1978) and a (non-postage paid) return envelope.
Example 5: Mr. R, age 65 and his wife, age 62, live with their son who is age 18. The household is applying for SNAP benefits. At the interview, the worker is told that food is purchased and prepared together which makes this one SNAP household. Mr. R and his wife both receive Social Security benefits. Their son is employed 30 hours per week. Although Mr. R and his wife are adult qualifying members, their adult son does not meet the qualifying member criteria. The case also has earned income. Based on this information, the worker determines that if approved, this case will be in Mid-Point Reporting. The worker explains the Mid-Point Reporting requirement to Mr. R.
Example 6: Ms. L is applying for medical and SNAP for herself and her 5-year old daughter. At the interview, Ms. L states she is employed full-time and provides paystubs. If approved for SNAP, Ms. L's case will be in Mid-Point Reporting. The worker explains Mid-Point Reporting to Ms. L and the Mid-Point Reporting requirements.
Example 7: A, age 25, C, age 21 and T, age 30 are applying for SNAP. Food is purchased and prepared together. At the interview, the worker learns that the household members are unemployed and have no other source of income. Although all the members in the SNAP household are adults, they do not meet the qualifying member criteria. Based on this information, the worker determines that if approved for SNAP, this case will be in Mid-Point Reporting status. The worker explains the Mid-Point Reporting requirements to the SNAP household. If the SNAP Work Requirement policy was in effect in the county of residence, this case would be in Change Report status.
Example 8: Ms. G is applying for medical and SNAP for herself and her 3 year old twin girls. At the interview, Ms. G states she is unemployed and has no other source of income. She is staying with a friend until she can find employment and is currently living off her savings. Although Ms. G is the only adult SNAP household member, she does not meet the qualifying member criteria. Based on this information the worker determines that if approved for SNAP, Ms. G will be in Mid-Point Reporting status and explains the Mid-Point Reporting requirements to her.
Example 9: Ms. V is applying for TANF and SNAP for herself and her 3 children. At the interview, Ms. V states she is not employed and does not have any other source of income. Based on this information, the worker determines that if approved for TANF the case will not have earned income to budget. This case will be in Change Reporting status. The worker explains the Change Reporting requirements to Ms. V and also provides the household with Reporting Changes - SNAP (IL444-2777). At the time of approval, the worker will send the SNAP household a SNAP Change Report (IL444-1978) and a (non-postage paid) return envelope.
Note: An adult in the SNAP household who is age 60 or older is a qualifying member. If under age 60, then the adult must be at least age 18 or older and is receiving income from one of the following sources: Primary RSDI Retirement Benefits, Primary RSDI Disability Benefits, RSDI Benefits as a Disabled Widow/Widower or Disabled Child, Railroad Retirement Benefits, Veteran's Benefits, Federal, State, or Municipal Retirement, or Supplemental Security Income.
