MR #24.18 TANF Payment Level and Initial Employment Deduction Increase

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09/23/2024

Summary:

  • Effective October 1, 2024, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Payment Levels are increased to 35% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
  • The Child Only TANF Payment Level remains at 75% of the Adult/Child TANF Payment Level.
  • TANF Payments Levels are also utilized in processing for both the Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) and the Victims of Trafficking, Torture and Other Serious Crimes (VTTC) programs.
  • TANF Payment Levels continue to increase each October with the FPL.
  • IES will recalculate active TANF cases and issue an IL444-360C-Notice of Decision if Food Assistance (SNAP/State Food) benefits decrease.
  • The Initial Employment Deduction (IED) amounts are changed effective October 1, 2024.
  • The Family Assist medical program income standards, which are based on TANF Payment Levels, are increased effective October 1, 2024.

Due to Illinois PA 103-0008, the Cash payment level for all TANF, VTTC and RRP cases is increased to 35% of the FPL for the TANF family size effective October 1, 2024. TANF payment level for child only cases remain at 75% of the TANF Adult and Child Payment Level for the same household size.

The increase is reflected on October 2024 regular roll payments.

The Initial Employment Deduction (IED) amounts have changed as a result of the TANF payment level increase.

Calculation of Active Cases

The increase is effective for cases active for the October 2024 payment month. IES will calculate cash payments, parental liability, sanction, and recoupment amounts based on the new payment levels.

Food Assistance (SNAP/State Food) will also be recalculated as a result of increased cash payments.

If the calculation using the new payment level causes a decrease in Food Assistance (SNAP/State Food) benefits, IES will generate the IL444-360C-Notice of Decision to notify the customer of the change.

New Payment Levels

Child Only Adult and Child
1 in Unit $329 $439
2 in Unit 447 596
3 in Unit 565 753
4 in Unit 683 910
5 in Unit 800 1067
6 in Unit 918 1224
7 in Unit 1036 1381
8 in Unit 1154 1538
9 in Unit 1271 1695
10 in Unit 1389 1852
11 in Unit 1506 2008
12 in Unit 1624 2165
13 in Unit 1742 2322
14 in Unit 1859 2479
15 in Unit 1977 2636
16 in Unit 2095 2793
17 in Unit 2213 2950
18 in Unit 2330 3107

IED

IED
1 in unit $189
2 in Unit 256
3 in Unit 323
4 in Unit 390
5 in Unit 457
6 in Unit 525
7 in Unit 592
8 in Unit 659
9 in Unit 726
10 in Unit 793
11 in Unit 861
12 in Unit 929
13 in Unit 996
14 in Unit 1063
15 in Unit 1130
16 in Unit 1197
17 in Unit 1264
18 in Unit 1332

Family Assist Standards

Effective October 2024, Family Assist medical program income standards are increased. Family Assist standards are based on TANF payment levels. Beginning October 2024, use the new amounts for any manual calculations completed when determining eligibility, and when authorizing Family Assist medical extensions for October 2024 or later. The system will use the new Family Assist income amounts effective October 2024.

Number in Standard Family Assist Monthly Income
1 in unit $439
2 in unit 596
3 in Unit 753
4 in Unit 910
5 in Unit 1067
6 in Unit 1224
7 in Unit 1381
8 in Unit 1538
9 in Unit 1695
10 in Unit 1852
11 in Unit 2008
12 in Unit 2165
13 in Unit 2322
14 in Unit 2479
15 in Unit 2636
16 in Unit 2793
17 in Unit 2950
18 in Unit 3107

Manual Revisions

[signed copy on file]

Dulce M. Quintero

Secretary- Designate, Illinois Department of Human Services

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn

Director, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services