MR #26.01 2026 Change in the Cash Assistance Standard for Non-Citizens Ineligible for SSI Due to 7-year Federal Limit

01/09/2026

Summary:

• The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for Non-Citizens ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to the 7-year federal limit increases to $894.60 effective 01/01/2026.
• The Integrated Eligibility System (IES) has been updated with the new amount.
• IES will generate the IL444-0360C - Notice of Decision informing customers of changes in the cash grant amount and SNAP benefits.

AABD Cash Assistance Standard for Non-Citizens Ineligible for SSI Increase

The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for Non-Citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7-year federal limit increases to $894.60 effective January 2026.

Update to IES

The AABD Allowance-Details page in IES has been updated with the new cash assistance standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7-year federal limit.

Customer Notice

IES will generate the IL444-0360C - Notice of Decision informing customers of changes in the cash grant amount and SNAP benefits.

Manual Revisions

[signed copy on file]

Dulce M. Quintero

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

Form Referenced

IL444-0360C