MR #16.20: Change in the Cash Assistance Standard for Non Citizens Ineligible for SSI Due to 7 Year Limit

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12/06/2016

Summary

  • The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7 year federal limit increases to $661.50 effective 01/17.
  • The Integrated Eligibility System (IES), IPACS, and ACM are updated to use the new amount.
  • On or around 11/17/16, central action will update active cases with the new standard effective 01/17.
  • A central notice is generated to notify the customer of the new grant amount and any change in SNAP benefits.
  • Revisions to the manual are included with this release.
  1. AABD Cash Assistance Standard Increase
  2. Update to IES, ACM, and IPACS
  3. Central Action
  4. Central Notice
  5. Manual Revisions

AABD Cash Assistance Standard Increase

The AABD Cash Assistance Standard for non-citizens ineligible for SSI due to the 7 year federal limit increases to $661.50 effective 01/17.

Update to IES, ACM, and IPACS

The system has been updated to apply the 01/17 cash standard in IES, ACM, and IPACS. 

Central Action

On or around 11/17/16, central action will update active cases with the new standard effective 01/17.

Central Notice

A central notice is generated to notify the customer of the new grant amount and any change in SNAP benefits.

Manual Revisions

PM 11-04-01

WAG 11-04-01

WAG 25-06-15

[signed copy on file]

James T. Dimas

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services

Felicia F. Norwood

Director, Illinois Department of HealthCare and Family Services