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 allows these individuals to waive recertification requirements, reduces verification processes, and extends eligibility for benefits to thirty-six months post-recertification. Additionally, it requires individuals to report any income increases in compliance with federal law and mandates the use of data matching to inform eligible individuals.

The bill also establishes an increased standard medical expense deduction for households with elderly or disabled members, ensuring that these households can claim deductions for verified out-of-pocket medical expenses. The Department of Human Services is tasked with setting this deduction at a minimum of $100, in line with federal guidelines, and must submit a waiver request to the Food and Nutrition Services of the USDA by January 1, 2026. The provisions of this act will apply to all SNAP applications and recertifications filed on or after November 1, 2025, with the act itself becoming effective on that date.