Provider Notice issued 06/04/15

Redeterminations (REDE) for AABD Cash Assistance Cases and AABD Medical Cases with SNAP Benefits

At the beginning of April 2015, approximately 9,000 Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) cash assistance cases and 50,000 AABD medical cases with SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program) were sent redetermination forms. These were identified as due or overdue for a review of their eligibility.

These REDES are NOT part of the Illinois Medical Redetermination Process (IMRP) and are to be returned to the DHS Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC). The address of the DHS FCRC is printed on the redetermination form.

Individuals who receive the redetermination form must complete and return the form by the due date printed on the form. If the due date has already passed, the person should return the form as quickly as possible to the FCRC to avoid cancelation. If the individual’s medical case is canceled, the client can provide the form, or any other required information, within the first 3 months of cancelation, and the medical assistance case will be reinstated. If the AABD cash assistance is canceled, and the individual cooperates within 10 workdays after cancelled benefits were available, assistance is restored with no loss in benefits.  The case/medical redetermination also serves as a required contact for SNAP.  If the cash/medical redetermination form is not returned, SNAP benefits may end.  If the form is later returned, SNAP eligibility will be determined from the date the form was returned.

The person does not have to provide proof of income from Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The FCRC can use electronic sources to get proof of the person’s income. Proof of other income should be provided with the redetermination form to avoid a delay in processing the review.

Individuals who receive medical assistance with resources under the standard ($2,000 for a single person, $3,000 for a couple) or who have income under the Federal Poverty Level ($981 per month for a single person, $1,328 per month for a couple) do not have to provide proof of their resources with the redetermination form. If resources are over the standard or income is over the Federal Poverty Level, the person must provide proof of the current value of resources (bank statements, retirement accounts, current cash value of life insurance, etc).  Individuals who receive cash assistance must verify their resources (assets).  Cash recipients must also verify shelter allowances if there has been a change. 

Any questions about completing the redetermination should be directed to the DHS FCRC. If the redetermination form is misplaced, the DHS FCRC can replace the form. 

Felicia F. Norwood

Director