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 individuals can waive recertification requirements, benefit from a reduced number of verification processes, and maintain eligibility for benefits for up to thirty-six months post-recertification. Additionally, the Department is required to utilize data matching to inform eligible individuals of their benefits.

Furthermore, the bill 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 must submit 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.