House Bill No. 1111, introduced by Pogemiller, mandates the Department of Human Services to create simplified certification and recertification processes for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits specifically for individuals aged sixty or older, or those with disabilities, who have no earned income and reside in households where all members meet these criteria. The bill stipulates that these simplified requirements will allow eligible individuals to waive recertification, reduce verification requirements, and maintain eligibility for benefits for up to thirty-six months after recertification. Additionally, individuals must report any income increases to the Department, which will utilize data matching to inform eligible individuals.

The bill also establishes an increased standard medical expense deduction for households with elderly or disabled members applying for or receiving SNAP benefits. This deduction will be set at a minimum of $100 and will apply to verified out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred during the taxable year. The Department is tasked with submitting a request for a waiver to implement this deduction by January 1, 2026, and the provisions will take effect for all applications and recertifications filed on or after November 1, 2025.