Temporarily Out-of State

Official source

A person who is active for SNAP in Illinois continues to be eligible to receive benefits while temporarily out of State. There is not a fixed time frame for the individual to be out of State. The individual continues to be eligible as long as they intend to return to Illinois. Accept the person's statement that they are temporarily out of State, unless questionable. A person who is temporarily out of state cannot receive SNAP benefits in Illinois and the other state simultaneously. See PM 02-07-01, PM 03-02-03-d on National Accuracy Clearinghouse data match with other states to prevent duplicate SNAP assistance.

Note: Temporary absence policy does not apply to students of higher education who are living apart from the SNAP household due to attending school away from home.

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Temporarily Out-of State

Official source

A person who is active for SNAP in Illinois continues to be eligible to receive benefits while temporarily out of State. There is not a fixed time frame for the individual to be out of State. The individual continues to be eligible as long as they intend to return to Illinois. Accept the person's statement that they are temporarily out of State, unless questionable. A person who is temporarily out of state cannot receive SNAP benefits in Illinois and the other state simultaneously. See PM 02-07-01, PM 03-02-03-d on National Accuracy Clearinghouse data match with other states to prevent duplicate SNAP assistance.

Note: Temporary absence policy does not apply to students of higher education who are living apart from the SNAP household due to attending school away from home.