Iowa · statute · Iowa Code ch. 239 · 10 active provisions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Applicant” means an individual who is applying for public assistance benefits in the state. 2. “Asset” for the purposes of the asset test for the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 239.4 means all of the following resources countab…
The department shall establish the gross countable monthly income threshold for the supplemental nutrition assistance program at less than or equal to one hundred sixty percent of the federal poverty level for the household size.
Unless otherwise prohibited by federal law or regulation, prior to the department awarding public assistance benefits, an applicant shall complete a computerized identity authentication process to confirm the identity of the applicant. Identity authentication shall be accomplished through a knowledge-based questionnair…
1. For the purposes of determining eligibility for receipt of SNAP benefits, the department shall conduct an asset test on all members of the applicant’s household. The allowable financial resources to be included in or excluded from a determination of eligibility for SNAP shall be those specified in 7 U.S.C. §2014(g),…
1. No later than July 1, 2025, the department shall redesign an existing system; establish a new computerized income, asset, and identity eligibility verification system; or contract with a third-party vendor to provide for identity verification, identity authentication, asset verification, and dual enrollment preventi…
1. All applications for initial public assistance program benefits and all determinations of ongoing recipient eligibility shall be processed through a system as specified in this section. Complete initial applications shall be processed within the minimum period required by federal law. Prior to determining initial el…
1. If the information obtained from a review of an applicant’s or recipient’s information under this chapter does not result in the department finding a discrepancy or change in an individual’s circumstances affecting eligibility, the department shall take no further action. 2. If the information obtained from a review…
1. An applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance shall be provided written notice and the opportunity to explain any issues identified in a review performed under this chapter for initial eligibility or redetermination of eligibility. Unless otherwise prohibited by federal law or regulation, a self-declaration b…
1. Following a review of an applicant’s or recipient’s eligibility under this chapter, the department may refer cases of suspected fraud along with any supportive information to the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing for review. 2. In cases of substantiated fraud, upon conviction, the state shall review…
1. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this chapter. 2. The department shall submit a report to the governor and the general assembly by January 15, 2025, and by January 15 annually thereafter through January 15, 2030, detailing the impact of the verification and authentication measur…