Illinois Department of Human ServicesJB Pritzker, Governor · Dulce M. Quintero, Secretary
SNAP Federal Impact Center
As of Friday evening, the Trump Administration has not complied with court orders to provide full funding for November SNAP benefits. Without this federal funding, Illinois cannot distribute full benefits for November. IDHS stands ready to quickly issue full benefits as soon as the Trump Administration fulfills the courts' orders and transfers the required funds. Partial benefits are being paid. Those who are regularly scheduled to receive benefits Nov. 1 through Nov. 6 will receive partial benefits over the next six days, with Nov. 1 benefits loading on Nov. 7, Nov. 2 benefits loading on Nov. 8, etc. Customers who ordinarily would receive their SNAP benefits on Nov. 7 or later will receive a partial benefit on their regular date. Due to the USDA changing their guidance on partial benefits late on Nov. 5, some customers may receive an additional partial benefit payment after their first, scheduled dates. NOTE: For some customers, the federal administration's requirements will leave them with no benefit for November.
SNAP is 100% federally funded, and the Trump Administration delaying, reducing, or entirely eliminating payments affects all 1.9 million recipients in Illinois. The State does not have the budgetary ability to replace these vital resources. Benefits left on cards from previous months can still be used.
We understand that the uncertainty around SNAP benefits is deeply concerning for families across Illinois. IDHS is committed to keeping families informed and supported as this situation continues to evolve in the courts and at the federal level.
Above is from: IDHS: SNAP Federal Impact Center
Use above address for any updates.
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