il-v50i42-89-ill-adm-code-121: 89 Ill. Adm. Code 121 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

1) Heading of the Part: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 2) Code Citation: 89 Ill. Adm. Code 121 3) Section Numbers: Proposed Actions: 121.57 Amendment 121.59 Amendment 121.60 Amendment 121.61 Amendment 121.63 Amendment 121.64 Amendment 4) Statutory Authority: Implementing Sections 12-4.4 through 12-4.6 and authorized by Section 12-13 of the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5]. 5) A Complete Description of the Subjects and Issues Involved: The changes in this rulemaking are the result of the federal Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments to the SNAP standards and are required by Food and Nutrition Service regulations. This rulemaking increases the Maximum Gross and Net Income Standards, the Maximum Shelter Deduction, the Standard Deduction by household size, the Maximum Monthly SNAP Allotments for all SNAP units, and the Homeless Shelter Deduction. Further, the annual review of the State's utility standards, as mandated by Federal Regulations, determined an increase is warranted for the Air Conditioning/Heating Standard to $565, the Limited Utility Standard has increased to $472, and the Single Utility Standard has increased to $80. The Telephone Standard has increased to $69. These changes are effective October 1, 2026. 6) Any published studies or reports, along with the sources of underlying data, that were used when composing this rulemaking? None 7) Will this proposed rulemaking replace an emergency rule currently in effect? Yes 8) Does this rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No 9) Does this proposed rulemaking contain incorporations by reference? No 10) Are there any other rulemakings pending on this Part? Yes Section Number: Proposed Action: Illinois Register Citation: 121.147 New Section 49 Ill. Reg. 11288; August 7, 2026 11) Statement of Statewide Policy Objectives: This rulemaking does not create or expand a State mandate. 12) Time, Place, and Manner in which interested persons may comment on this proposed rulemaking: Interested persons may present their comments concerning these rules within 45 days after the date of this issue of the Illinois Register. All requests and comments should be submitted in writing to: Tracie Drew, Chief Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures Department of Human Services 100 South Grand Avenue East Harris Building, 3 Floor Springfield, Illinois 62762 (217) 785-9772 DHS.AdministrativeRules@illinois.gov 13) Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: A) Types of small businesses, small municipalities and not-for-profit corporations affected: None B) Reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures required for compliance: None C) Types of professional skills necessary for compliance: None 14) Small Business Economic Impact Analysis: This rulemaking will not have an adverse impact on small businesses. 15) Regulatory Agenda on which this rulemaking was summarized: January 2026 16) Any other information or justification for the proposed rule or amendment that the agency believes would be helpful to the public regarding the proposed rule or amendment. For example, a discussion or analysis of the benefits of the proposed rule or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS amendment is projected to have on the Illinois public, consumers, investors or other similar groups. None The full text of the Proposed Amendments is identical to that of the Emergency Amendments for this rulemaking, and begins in this issue of the Illinois Register on page 15378. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT