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. The bill stipulates that these individuals can waive recertification requirements, benefit from a reduced number of verification requirements, and maintain eligibility for benefits for up to thirty-six months after recertification. Additionally, the Department is required to inform eligible individuals of their status through data matching, in compliance with federal law.

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 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.