IL SB2692

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase the income eligibility threshold for the child care assistance program beginning in fiscal year 2015 from 185% to 200% of the then-current federal poverty level for each family size.

The Department of Human Services must establish income thresholds annually at the beginning of each fiscal year that determine eligibility based on federal poverty levels.

Prior to fiscal year 2008, the threshold was 50% of state median income; from fiscal year 2008 through 2014, it was 185% of federal poverty level.

Eligible families include TANF recipients in work activities, families transitioning from TANF, families at risk of TANF receipt, families with special needs, and working families with very low incomes as defined by rule.

The bill does not confer entitlement status to eligible families, and the Department retains authority to adjust eligibility ceilings, co-payments, and waiting lists based on appropriated funding.