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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 03/06/15

Authorized Representative for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

​To: Supportive Living Program (SLP) Providers​
​Date: ​March 6, 2015
​Re: Authorized Representative for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)​

This Notice informs Supportive Living Program (SLP) providers that as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Authorized (Approved) Representative, you have been given permission by a resident to act on their behalf when conducting business with the Department of Human Services (DHS), including assisting with an application for SNAP benefits or filing in behalf of the resident. A DHS worker must ask for verification of your identity when you are first designated by the resident as the Authorized (Approved) Representative. Approved Representative Consent Form IL444-2998 (pdf).

 

The DHS PM 02-07-03-l: Special Verifications for SNAP requires that a DHS caseworker verify the identity of the payee and of the approved representative when an individual is requesting SNAP benefits.

The DHS WAG 02-07-03-l: Special Verifications for SNAP provides examples of acceptable verification.

Providers are reminded:

  • to use the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) when applying for assistance programs.

  • to frequently check the HFS/DHS websites to ensure the use of the most current version of forms.

If you have questions, contact the Bureau of Long Term Care at 217-782-0545 .

James M. Parker, Acting Administrator

Division of Medical Programs