The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin sending out a maximum payment of $2,113 to Illinois households in seven days.
While food stamps are sent out on the same days every month, specific arrival dates will depend on an eligible household's Social Security number, case number, account number, or last name.Approximately 1.98 million people in the state receive food stamps, amounting to 16% of the population. The average payment per household member per month is $189.
A household of one that qualifies for SNAP benefits can receive up to $281, a household of six can get up to $1,339, and a household of 10 can receive a maximum payment of $2,113. For households with over 10 people, an additional $211 is included for each person.In Illinois, payments are sent out from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10. Older cases are sent out on Aug. 1 as well, but continue until Aug. 20.
Eligible SNAP recipients must meet citizenship criteria for the state. They must be a citizen of the United States or have qualified immigrant status for five years or more. Immigrants who have not lived in the U.S. for five years may also qualify for benefits if they are pregnant women, children, or noncitizen adults with serious medical conditions.
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