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

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

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

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic carte that is accepted at virtually grocery stores. The programme is managed by the Nutrient and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agronomics. The Department of Human being Services administers the plan in Illinois.

Who can receive these services?

Most households with low income can get SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, so all of the details are non here. The well-nigh of import factors which determine the amount of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:

  • income and expenses;
  • the number of persons who live and swallow together

Employ the SNAP Eligibility Calculator to give an estimate of possible benefits.  This is only an estimate.

Your application must exist reviewed by IDHS staff at the Family Community Resource Center.  If you lot apply for benefits and are eligible, you will receive a find of your eligibility.

Income

A household might exist eligible to receive SNAP benefits if their monthly gross income does not exceed the gross income limits shown below.

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

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

Household Size 1 two 3 4 v 6 7 8 9 ten
Gross Monthly Income Limit (165% FPL) $one,755 $ii,371 $2,987 $3,603 $4,219 $four,835 $5,451 $half dozen,067 $vi,683 $seven,299

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

Age 60 & Over or Disabled Households Maximum Monthly Income Commanded

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 x
Gross Monthly Income Limit (For those Age threescore or older OR Disabled)
(200% FPL)		 $2,127 $ii,873 $iii,620 $4,367 $five,113 $v,860 $6,607 $7,353 $eight,100 $eight,847

For each elderly and disabled household with more than ten persons, add together $747 for each additional person. (Updated 10/ane/2020)

Who can't receive SNAP Benefits?

Federal rules say some people can't go SNAP benefits regardless of the amount of their income.  For example, nearly boarders, certain not-citizens, near 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 bachelor to see needs after the caseworker subtracts the allowable deductions (such every bit rent and utilities) from gross income. The chart below shows the highest monthly benefit past household size. Depending on income, this corporeality could exist less.

  • SNAP Programme Income and Benefit Amounts (English language Version) - DHS 124
  • SNAP Programme Income and Benefit Amounts (Castilian Version) - DHS 124S

Are in that location more rules?

Yep. Here are some other rules to consider.

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

How are the services provided?

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Menu - an electronic bill of fare that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Nutrient and Diet Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

What services are offered?

SNAP benefits can be used to buy:

  • whatever nutrient or food product for human being consumption,
  • seeds and plants for utilize in home gardens to produce food.

SNAP benefits cannot be used to buy:

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

* Services that yous may participate in:

  • EarnFare - gain valuable work experience
  • SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement - obtain employer-provided training
  • TANF Job Placement - assistance 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 larn how to apply.

Emergency Benefits

Emergency SNAP Benefits are benefits that are ready in 5 days or less from the date yous apply.

Report a Change of Data

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

Publications

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

More Information & Resources

  • SNAP Eligibility Calculator
  • SNAP Discrimination Notice
  • Go an Illinois Link Provider and accept SNAP at your business organization.
  • The U.S. Section of Agriculture provides several resources to help people swallow salubrious meals on a low budget including:
    • ten-Tips Nutrition Series
    • ChooseMyPlate.gov
    • Plan, Compare and Ready
  • The USDA Recipe Box helps people observe healthy low cost recipes and create cookbooks and shopping lists.

Other Programs

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