Section 121.76  Households Receiving AFDC, SSI, Interim Assistance and/or GA – Categorical Eligibility

a)         A household in which all members are authorized to receive AFDC, SSI, Interim Assistance and/or GA is categorically or automatically eligible for Food Stamp benefits.  Categorically eligible means that each household member meets one of the following conditions:

1)         receives AFDC, SSI, Interim Assistance or GA;

2)         is approved for AFDC, SSI, Interim Assistance or GA even if a check has not been received;

3)         has an AFDC or Interim Assistance case in zero-grant status;

4)         has an SSI case in recoupment status; or

5)         has an SSI case in suspension status.

b)         Categorical eligibility does not apply to a household in which a member is disqualified for an Intentional Program Violation.

(Source:  Added at 17 Ill. Reg. 644, effective December 31, 1992)