Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance (Medicaid)
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SNAP (Food Stamps)
Through partnerships with agencies like the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), the DCFB educates families about their potential eligibility for SNAP and health insurance, while assisting them with the initial enrollment.
Why Should You Apply? CPS understands that if children are hungry or miss school because of health related issues, they will be less likely to succeed academically. Having health insurance and adequate food at home helps to ensure that children have a healthy start. SNAP can increase a family's income by up to 30% a year. Additionally, for every $5 spent using SNAP benefits, approximately $9.20 is generated in the local economy. Families, students, communities and schools can all benefit from these programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A.
| |
SNAP |
Medicaid |
All Kids |
| Household Size |
Max Allotment |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income
Limit before Taxes/Deductions |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income
Limit before Taxes/Deductions |
Gross Monthly Income Limit
before Taxes/Deductions |
| 1 |
$194 |
$1619 |
$1,455 |
$1,555- $3,148 |
| 2 |
$357 |
$2191 |
$1,962 |
$2,097 - $4,245 |
| 3 |
$511 |
$2763 |
$2,470 |
$2,639 - $5,342 |
| 4 |
$649 |
$3335 |
$2,977 |
$3,180 - $6,440 |
| 5 |
$771 |
$3907 |
$3,484 |
$3,722 - $7,537 |
| 6 |
$925 |
$4479 |
$3,991 |
$4,264 - $8,634 |
A. Yes! Employment does not affect your eligibility for benefits. Employment may affect the amount and types of benefits you receive. View income guidelines above for more information.