Supplemental Diet Aid Program - SNAP (10/01/2020)

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Help Programme (SNAP)?

Illinois Link CardThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) (formerly Nutrient Stamps) helps low-income people and families purchase the nutrient they need for skillful health.

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic bill of fare that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed past the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agronomics. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

Who can receive these services?

Most households with low income can become SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, and so all of the details are not here. The nigh important factors which determine the corporeality of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:

  • income and expenses;
  • the number of persons who alive and eat together

Use the SNAP Eligibility Calculator to give an gauge of possible benefits.  This is only an guess.

Your application must be reviewed by IDHS staff at the Family unit Customs Resource Center.  If yous utilise for benefits and are eligible, you will receive a find of your eligibility.

Income

A household might be eligible to receive SNAP benefits if their monthly gross income does non exceed the gross income limits shown below.

  • SNAP Programme Income and Benefit Amounts (English Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Program Income and Do good Amounts (Spanish Version) - DHS 124S

Households without Disabled or Elderly Persons (age 60 or over) Maximum Monthly Income Allowable

Household Size one 2 iii four 5 half-dozen seven 8 9 x
Gross Monthly Income Limit (165% FPL) $1,755 $2,371 $2,987 $three,603 $four,219 $4,835 $5,451 $6,067 $vi,683 $7,299

For household with more 10 persons, add together $616 for each additional person.  (Updated 10/1/2020)

Age lx & Over or Disabled Households Maximum Monthly Income Allowable

Household Size one 2 3 4 five six 7 eight 9 ten
Gross Monthly Income Limit (For those Age lx or older OR Disabled)
(200% FPL)		 $2,127 $ii,873 $three,620 $4,367 $five,113 $5,860 $half-dozen,607 $7,353 $viii,100 $eight,847

For each elderly and disabled household with more than than x persons, add $747 for each additional person. (Updated x/1/2020)

Who tin can't receive SNAP Benefits?

Federal rules say some people tin't get SNAP benefits regardless of the corporeality of their income.  For example, almost boarders, certain non-citizens, most strikers, and people who live in certain institutions.

How much does someone get each month?

The monthly SNAP Benefit amount depends on the number of people in the "SNAP unit" and the monthly income available to meet needs afterward the caseworker subtracts the allowable deductions (such as rent and utilities) from gross income. The nautical chart below shows the highest monthly benefit by household size. Depending on income, this amount could be less.

  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (English Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Program Income and Benefit Amounts (Spanish Version) - DHS 124S

Are there more rules?

Yep. Here are some other rules to consider.

  • Nosotros wait people who can piece of work to try and do so.
  • We may ask for proof of sure information.
  • Changes in a person's situation must be reported.
  • Eligibility is reviewed from time to time.

How are the services provided?

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accustomed at most grocery stores. The programme is managed past the Nutrient and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.s. Department of Agriculture. The Section of Man Services administers the program in Illinois.

What services are offered?

SNAP benefits can be used to purchase:

  • any nutrient or food product for human consumption,
  • seeds and plants for use in home gardens to produce nutrient.

SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy:

  • Hot foods ready to consume,
  • Food intended to be heated in the shop,
  • Lunch counter items or foods to be eaten in the store,
  • Vitamins or medicines,
  • Pet foods,
  • Whatsoever nonfood items (except seeds and plants),
  • Alcoholic beverages,
  • Tobacco
  • Menstrual products and diapers. The USDA does not currently accept a waiver for states to allow customers to purchase menstrual products or diapers with SNAP/WIC benefits.

* Services that you may participate in:

  • EarnFare - gain valuable work experience
  • SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement - obtain employer-provided training
  • TANF Job Placement - assist in addressing barriers to employment
  • Kid Care
  • Housing
  • Pregnancy & Parenting
  • Violence & Corruption Prevention

How to apply?

See Apply for SNAP, Cash, or Medical Assist to learn how to apply.

Emergency Benefits

Emergency SNAP Benefits are benefits that are gear up in five days or less from the engagement you employ.

Report a Change of Information

If you receive SNAP benefits, see the Alter of Information: Address, Income or Avails folio for instructions on what changes to study and how to report.

Publications

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assist Program (SNAP) Spanish - DHS 124DS
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - DHS 124D

More Information & Resources

  • SNAP Eligibility Estimator
  • SNAP Discrimination Discover
  • Get an Illinois Link Provider and have SNAP at your business.
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides several resources to assist people consume healthy meals on a low upkeep including:
    • 10-Tips Nutrition Series
    • ChooseMyPlate.gov
    • Program, Compare and Prepare
  • The USDA Recipe Box helps people find salubrious depression cost recipes and create cookbooks and shopping lists.

Other Programs

  • SNAP customers may qualify for assistance to assist pay for installation of telephone service and monthly charges for local phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Up Phone Assistance Programs.