10/23/2025
Summary:
- Effective October 1, 2025, 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 change 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 TANF Initial Employment Deduction (IED) amounts are changed effective October 1, 2025.
- The Family Assist medical program income standards, which are based on TANF Payment Levels, are increased effective October 1, 2025.
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, 2025. 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 2025 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 2025 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 |
$342 |
$456 |
| 2 in Unit |
463 |
617 |
| 3 in Unit |
583 |
777 |
| 4 in Unit |
704 |
938 |
| 5 in Unit |
824 |
1098 |
| 6 in Unit |
944 |
1259 |
| 7 in Unit |
1064 |
1419 |
| 8 in Unit |
1185 |
1580 |
| 9 in Unit |
1305 |
1740 |
| 10 in Unit |
1425 |
1900 |
| 11 in Unit |
1546 |
2061 |
| 12 in Unit |
1666 |
2221 |
| 13 in Unit |
1786 |
2381 |
| 14 in Unit |
1907 |
2542 |
| 15 in Unit |
2027 |
2702 |
| 16 in Unit |
2147 |
2863 |
| 17 in Unit |
2267 |
3023 |
| 18 in Unit |
2388 |
3184 |
IED
|
IED |
| 1 in Unit |
$196 |
| 2 in Unit |
265 |
| 3 in Unit |
334 |
| 4 in Unit |
402 |
| 5 in Unit |
471 |
| 6 in Unit |
539 |
| 7 in Unit |
608 |
| 8 in Unit |
677 |
| 9 in Unit |
746 |
| 10 in Unit |
815 |
| 11 in Unit |
883 |
| 12 in Unit |
952 |
| 13 in Unit |
1021 |
| 14 in Unit |
1090 |
| 15 in Unit |
1159 |
| 16 in Unit |
1227 |
| 17 in Unit |
1296 |
| 18 in Unit |
1364 |
Family Assist Standards
Effective October 2025, Family Assist medical program income standards are increased. Family Assist standards are based on TANF payment levels. Beginning October 2025, use the new amounts for any manual calculations completed when determining eligibility, and when authorizing Family Assist medical extensions for October 2025 or later. The system will use the new Family Assist income amounts effective October 2025.
| Number in Standard |
Family Assist Monthly Income |
| 1 in Unit |
$456 |
| 2 in Unit |
617 |
| 3 in Unit |
777 |
| 4 in Unit |
938 |
| 5 in Unit |
1098 |
| 6 in Unit |
1259 |
| 7 in Unit |
1419 |
| 8 in Unit |
1580 |
| 9 in Unit |
1740 |
| 10 in Unit |
1900 |
| 11 in Unit |
2061 |
| 12 in Unit |
2221 |
| 13 in Unit |
2381 |
| 14 in Unit |
2542 |
| 15 in Unit |
2702 |
| 16 in Unit |
2863 |
| 17 in Unit |
3023 |
| 18 in Unit |
3184 |
Manual Revisions
[signed copy on file]
Dulce M. Quintero
Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services
Elizabeth M. Whitehorn
Director, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Forms Referenced
IL444-360C
