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Public Benefits. An Overview Fall 2009. What are we talking about?. Cash Medical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - Food Stamps) Child Care Assistance. Other Benefits. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Child Care Assistance Circuit Breaker. Cash. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What are we talking about?
CashMedical
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - Food Stamps)Child Care Assistance
Cash Temporary Assistance To Needy Families
“TANF”PM I-02-01
For families with related children 18 and under (19 if in high school)
Limited Emergency Provisions Pregnant Women
Eligible as soon as pregnancy confirmed Transitional (General) Assistance PM I-02-04-b
Chicago at IDHS – Suburbs through Townships Guardians with minor children Certain individuals without children
Aid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled PM I-02-02
Medical Medicaid PM I-03-00
All Kids FamilyCare Disabled and Elderly QMB/SLIB/QI-1 (Medicare Premium
Payments) PM I-04-00 Limited Coverage for GA (no
hospitalization)
SNAP/Food Stamps Do not have to fit any other category - just poor Provision for emergency benefits PM -02-08-00 People who prepare and purchase food
together are considered one Food Stamp household. PM 04-05-02 Spouses must always be together. If you live with your parents, must be
included until age 22. Under 18 must be included with the adult
you live with. PM 04-05-03 Work Program For Single Healthy Adults
Expedited Food Stamps PM 02-08-00
Only have to prove identity (photo ID) and: Income and liquid assets less than rent and
utilities or Income less than $100 and liquid assets less
than $150 for month of applicationPM 02-08-01
5 calendar days for expedited benefits PM 02-08-02b
WIC Helps pregnant women, new mothers and
young children receive:-Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter -Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy -Information and help about breastfeeding -Help in finding health care and other services in your area
DAY CARE ASSISTANCEChild Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
A Subsidy is available for low income families who need it to:- Work- Education or Training- Participate in TANF work activities
PM 21-05-01; PM 06-16-00 and PM 21-05-01For Cook County: Illinois Action for Children (312) 823-1100
CIRCUIT BREAKER IL Dept. of Revenue
For Aged and Disabled Free public transit rides Property tax and rent grants License plate discount Prescription drug help www.state.il.us/aging Form IL-1363
How Are Benefits Accessed? Cash/Food Stamps LINK card mailed
after approval PM 22-01-01-b
- LINK Card works like a debit card at ATMs (cash benefits)PM 22-01-01-h
- Accounts are expunged after 1 year of inactivity- Use at participating grocery stores
Medical card mailed each month Child care checks mailed to provider
Where? Illinois Department of Human
Services Approx. 20 offices in Cook County Office based on Zip Code
Can locate office from IDHS web page http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ Policy Manual available at website• Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
(CCR&RA) • WIC offices found at IDHS website
Applications at IDHS Applications Must Be Taken The
Same Day Client Requests ServicesPM 02-04-01 and 02
Applicants Are Given A Return Date For Eligibility Appointment
Individuals Must Be Screened For Emergency Food StampsPM 02-08-00
Online Applications PM 02-04-04
Apply online for: Cash, Food Stamps and Medical All Kids Circuit Breaker Day Care Assistance
Other General Eligibility Requirements Verification of Income, Resources,
Living Expenses, Citizenship PM 02-07-03 Cooperation with Child Support
PM 24-02-00 Domestic Violence, Rape, Incest
Exceptions Limited Knowledge Statement
Special Rules for TANF Job Search while application pending PM 21-
01-01 (unless exempt PM 21-01-04) Responsibility and Services Plan (RASP) Work and Training Requirements PM 03-13-00 60 month Lifetime Limit PM 03-06-00 Family Cap (no cap for children born on
01/01/04 or later)(all children uncapped 07/01/07) MR 07.09
Minor Parent Live with Relative Requirement PM 14-06-00
SSI recipients excluded from the TANF unit PM 04-01-02-a
Job Search For TANF Applicants Must assess for barriers PM 21-01-
04 Must offer child care and
transportation referral PM 21-05-00 Front Door Partners
Responsibility And Services Plan Comprehensive Adult PM 02-09-00 Teen Parent PM 14-08-
00 Outlines Tasks Must Be Signed Even if Disagree Should Be Given Copy Can Be Appealed
Work and Training RequirementsPM 21-02-00 (new rules possible July 2010)
30 hours per week (35 for two-parent households) PM 21-01-01-a
2/3 of Earnings Disregarded for current recipients Vocational School, GED, or Post-Secondary
education can be acceptable alternative PM 21-03-00
Work First - Pay-for-performance (Cash and Food Stamps added together and divided by minimum wage)
Job and Self-Sufficiency Activities Supportive Services (Transportation, child-care)
PM 21-05-00
Exemptions/Barriers for TANF Work Requirements Disability (short or long term) PM 21-
01-04-a Child under age 1 PM 21-01-03-a
Caring for disabled spouse/minor child PM 21-01-04-c If not spouse or minor child, must apply to
DORS or DOA Domestic Violence PM 21-01-05
60 Month Life Time Limit Effective July 1997 PM 03-06-03 Applies to any month an adult (age 18 or
over) receives TANF Exceptions and extensions PM 03-06-05 When the adult reaches 60 months, the
adult and his/her children are ineligible for TANF if they reside together. PM 03-06-04 Family still eligible for Food Stamps and
Medical
Stopping The 60 Month Clock Work 30 hours or more per week (35
if couple) PM 03-06-01
Approved degree program PM 03-06-01-a
Caring for disabled child or spouse PM 03-06-01-f
Domestic Violence exclusion PM 03-06-01-h
These are current rules – must apply rule in effect at the time month is counted
Extending The 60 Month ClockPM 03-06-05-a Represented by attorney in pending SSI case Medical condition makes client unable to
engage in 30 hours per week of work Intensive Program Involvement
Domestic violence, homeless services, substance abuse, mental health
Approved Education and Training program Must be expected to complete within 6 months
Disabled Spouse or Minor Child
Family Cap Manual Release 07.09 (6/8/07)
From 10/06 through 12/03, TANF benefits did not increase if another child is born to a family already receiving TANF
All children uncapped on 7/1/07 Child support was retained by the state
for these “capped” children State will now return the retained child
support if requested by the parent
Teen Live With Relative Requirement Teen Parents or pregnant (under
18) must live with relative PM 14-06-00
Exceptions exist PM 14-06-02 Health and safety, parent refuses to
allow the child to remain, parent abuses drugs, teen has been out of home for year
6 month grace period PM 14-06-03
Sanctions Cash & Food Stamps Sanctioned for Work
Program Violations PM 03-13-05 and 07 Cash & Medical Sanctioned for Child Support
Violations PM 24-04-00 School Attendance Initiative PM 03-22-00 Reconciliation Must be Offered PM 03-13-04
and 24-04-03 Progressive PM 03-13-05-a and 07
Level 1: 50% of entire grant until cooperate Level 2: 50% for 3 months must cooperate Level 3: 100% for 3 months must cooperate No cooperation leads to case closing
Terminations Missed Redetermination Appointment or
Failed to Return Form- Restore assistance if cooperate within 10 days PM 19-04-
02 Missed Special Appointment Unable To Locate Client WorkFirst Noncooperation Terminate cash and parent’s MC for
child support noncooperation PM 24-04-02
Called a SWAP
Special Populations Limited English Proficiency PM 22-11-00; PM
22-13-00 Must offer interpreter or use language line.
Should not use family member Teen Parents PM 14-01-00
Can apply for anything Parent’s income will be needed for TANF if
under 18 or Food Stamps if under 22 (if living with parent).
Assigned to Teen Parent Liaison if no H.S. Diploma
Will be required to enroll in GED classes or school
TANF Crisis Assistance Available to TANF Applicant/Recipient families PM 06-03-00 Processed in 5 days, including TANF application (no 30
day wait) PM 06-03-01-C Qualifying conditions: PM 06-03-01
Your family is being evicted for any reason, Voucher up to $250
You are homeless because of fire, flood or other natural disaster,
You have been forced to move because your landlord failed to provide essential services such as heat
You had to leave your home because of physical abuse by a person who still occupies the home
You need furniture, clothing, and/or household supplies due to fire, flood, or other natural disaster
Your family is deprived food or needed clothing because of lost or stolen cash
Assignment of Child Support Parents, stepparents and caretaker
relatives applying for Cash and/or Medical on the basis of a child in their household must cooperate with child support activities unless they have good cause
Only custodial parents are sanctioned for non-cooperation (Pregnant women and relative caretakers not sanctioned)
Minor mothers must also cooperate with child support unless they have good cause
PM 24-02-02
Disbursement of Child Support for a TANF Recipient
- First $50.00 current support “pass through” to the TANF family PM 24-05-01
- Remaining current support payment to HFS to reimburse for TANF payment- Any remaining current payment sent to family as “excess support” PM 24-05-02-b
- Regular excess payments will terminate TANF
Disbursement of Collected Child Support Arrearages All intercepted tax refunds and other
intercepts applied to unreimbursed TANF first Arrearages paid by Obligor applied as follows:
First: To family for any arrearage owed since family left TANF Second: To State for any unreimbursed TANF (up to the lesser of unreimbursed TANF or the ordered support for that month) Third: To State or family depending on when arrearages accumulated prior to family obtaining TANF and/or AFDC
Earmarked Child Support Support payments must be earmarked
for: 1) an SSI child; PM 08-01-05-a or
2) a child who does not qualify for TANF for reasons other than receipt of SSI or sanctions (allocated earmarking); PM 08-01-05-b or 3) a child who is not required to be in the TANF unit (optional earmarking) PM 08-01-05-b
• Earmarked support not deemed to TANF children
• Consent decree: Machado v. Coler
Child Support Account Review Requests An accounting of all child support payments
received and retained or disbursed by HFS Consent Decree: Agee v. Duffy Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 657; 45 C.F.R. 302.51
and 89 Ill. Adm. Code Subpart F May be requested any time After Account Review is received may request:
in person explanation, Reconsideration in 30 days, or file Writ of Certiorari in 180 days
Single Adults In Chicago Can Get Transitional Assistance Cash Benefits PM I-02-04-b and Chapter 12 $100 a month
And a TA medical card (no hospital coverage) Age 55 or over with earnings <$200 month in 7 months
and <$2000 in past 12 months Prescribed medication for seizures, high blood pressure,
or diabetes Under age 20 and full- time in high school or vocational
school Homeless within past 6 months Temporarily ill Caring for someone who lives with you and needs full -
time care due to a medical condition. Applicants for SSI may qualify for P-3
$100 plus full Medicaid card
GA Family Legal guardians and the minor
children in Chicago (outside Chicago GA is
administered by Townships) PM I-02-04-a and 12-01-02
Same grant level as TANF TA medical card for adult Medicaid for the child
AABD Benefits For Some Disabled Individuals Must be receiving SSI or not eligible for SSI
due to income must be disabled or age 65 or older
Immigrant found not disabled by the Social Security Administration must be 65 or older and a Legal Permanent Resident who was legally
residing in the U.S. on 8/22/96 Needs based PM 11-01-00
One Application at IDHS Covers All Programs
-Special form (No. 2689) for Crisis Assistance
-May submit separate applications for some programs- PM-02-05-00
Case Processing DeadlinesPM 17-01-01
Cash 45 days, 5 days (PM 06-03-01-c) if eligible for
Crisis Assistance 60 days for disability determination
Medical (varies) - Temporary card in 75 days PM 17-03-03
Food Stamps 30 days PM 17-01-01 Emergency Food Stamps 5 calendar days PM 02-08-02-b
Disputes Appeals PM 01-07-00 thru 01-07-04
Actions or Inactions with the case Call 800-435-0774 or 312-793-2618 60 days cash or medical 90 days Food Stamps Appeals filed on or before “Date of Change” keep the status
quo. Judicial Review
35 days for cash and medical 6 months for Food Stamps
Grievances PM 01-01-06 Treatment by an IDHS employee
Hearings for both held at the local office
Overpayments - Cash Recipients PM 23-05-01-a
• Recoupment – 10% usually
Non-recipients PM 23-05-01-d Tax intercepts of state refunds Administrative garnishment of state
employees' salaries
Limits on Collection – under state law
Food Stamp Overpayments Food Stamps
Administrative Error or Inadvertent Error 10% recoupment (for Recipients) PM 23-05-02-a Federal tax refund intercept (for non-Recipients) PM 23-05-02-
a Intentional Program Violation
Administrative Disqualification Hearing required or waiver. 20% recoupment PM 23-05-02-a 12 month disqualification for first violation, 24 months for
second violation, permanent disqualification for third violationPM 23-06-03
Federal Offset of other benefits SSI exempt SSD offsets the lesser of: 15 % of monthly benefit or amount
which the monthly benefit exceeds $750 monthly 31 CFR §285.4
Limitations of Collection: Food Stamps
PM 23-03-04 Agency Error – 1 year from date of
discovery Inadvertent Household Error &
Intentional Program Violations – 6 years from date of discovery
Collections: no limit
Overpayments Continued Court Suits
fraud penalties double recovery permanent bar if two fraud findings. 10 year TANF bar if convicted of welfare
fraud involving simultaneous receipt of benefits in more than one state.
Bankruptcy Option – when there is no finding of fraud
Welfare Reform Created Two Distinctions Among Immigrants
PM 03-01-00 Immigrants Who Arrived (either
legally or illegally) on or before 8/22/96
Immigrants Who Arrived After 8/22/96
Qualified Immigrants PM 03-01-00 et. seq. Refugees, asylees, and those whose
deportation is being withheld Lawfully present active duty members
of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses and dependent children
Lawfully present veterans with an honorable discharge and their spouses and dependent children
Legal Permanent Residents
Qualified Immigrants Who Arrived On or Before 8/22/96 Eligible For
All programs from Illinois Department of Human Services Cash, Medicaid, Food Stamps
Qualified Immigrants Who Arrive After 8/22/96 Distinction between LPRs and other
Qualified Immigrants Other Qualified Immigrants Eligible For
Cash, Medical, Food Stamps Refugees, asylees, and those whose deportation
is being withheld Lawfully present active duty members of the
U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses and dependent children
Lawfully present veterans with an honorable discharge and their spouses and dependent children
LPR’s Who Arrive After 8/22/96 5 year bar on cash, medical, Food
Stamps Exception for:
Under 19 eligible for Kidcare and Food Stamps
Disabled or blind eligible for Food Stamps Individuals who can be credited with 40
quarters eligible for Food Stamps
Special Eligibility For Certain Abused Noncitizens (VAWA, U Visa) PM 03-01-02-i Petition for Status Pending or eligible to apply Spouse, widow, or child of U.S. Citizen or LPR Abused by that person or relative that lives
with the person Needs the Assistance No longer lives with the person or plans to
separate within a month of receiving assistance
Citizenship requirements for Cash and Medical waived
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