Bill > HB2591

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to create a new transitional benefits program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, designed to help beneficiaries gradually transition off benefits as their income increases. The program allows SNAP recipients whose income exceeds the maximum program limit to continue receiving gradually reduced benefits, with the monthly benefit decreasing proportionally to income increases. Specifically, for each percentage increase in household income over the program's maximum allowable income (up to 300% of the federal poverty level), the monthly benefits will decrease by the same percentage. The bill requires beneficiaries receiving these transitional benefits to continue complying with all SNAP program requirements, including work requirements. The implementation of this program is subject to appropriation and any necessary federal waivers or approvals, with the Department of Human Services granted rulemaking authority to develop and implement the program. The goal is to incentivize work and financial stability by providing a smoother transition to self-sufficiency, ensuring that recipients do not experience an abrupt loss of nutritional support as they begin to earn more income.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2591&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104