Iowa Administrative Code

claim for reimbursement does not extend the time within which or the dates on or by which eligibility requirements must be satisfied. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 425.20. [ARC 9309C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

of funding provided pursuant to Iowa Code section 425.39 will be insufficient to pay all rent reimbursement claims filed, the director or the director’s designee will estimate the percentage at which the claims will be paid and will prorate the payment of each rent reimbursement …

director or the director’s designee may review the facts and circumstances of the claim as set forth by the claimant. The director or the director’s designee may investigate all factors related to the specific case as deemed appropriate by the director or the director’s designee.…

with 441—Chapter 16, and the right to appeal shall be given in accordance with 441—Chapter 7. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A. [ARC 9309C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25] [Filed ARC 6557C (Notice ARC 6382C, IAB 6/29/22), IAB 10/5/22, effective 1/1/23] [Fil…

62.2(1) A claimant changing homesteads during the base year who will make property tax payments during the fiscal year following the base year and who also made rent payments during the base year is entitled to receive both a property tax credit and rent reimbursement. 62.2(2) Cl…

62.3(1) A multipurpose building is a building that is used for other purposes in addition to being used for living accommodations. If a portion of a homestead property is utilized for business purposes, the property is considered to be a multipurpose building. 62.3(2) The portion…

62.4(1) Income includes the amount of in-kind assistance received by the claimant for housing expenses, such as federal rent subsidy payments made directly to the landlord on behalf of the claimant and energy assistance benefits received by the claimant from or through a public u…

property for a simultaneous period of time is limited to claiming rent reimbursement on the property that is considered the person’s domicile. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 425.17(4). [ARC 9309C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

occupancy of a mobile, modular, or manufactured home subject to the annual tax as provided in Iowa Code chapter 435 is subject to reimbursement regardless of how the home is taxed. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 425.17(4). [ARC 9309C, IAB 5/28/25, effective …

62.7(1) A claimant is considered totally disabled only if the physical or mental impairment or impairments are of such severity that the claimant is not only unable to do work previously performed but cannot, considering the claimant’s age, education, and work experience, engage …

claimant at any time during the base year. “Living with” does not include a temporary visit. Only one claimant per household is entitled to a reimbursement. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 425.17(5) and 425.22. [ARC 9309C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

considered as occupying the owned homestead, provided the person does not lease or otherwise receive profits from others for the use of the homestead. The person shall be eligible for a property tax credit but shall not be eligible for a rent reimbursement. This rule is intended …

“Notice of expiration” means a message printed on a form prescribed by the department, which is automatically issued to the household. “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” or “SNAP” means benefits provided by the federal program administered through 7 CFR Parts 270 through…

grant change will have the same effective date as the public assistance change. [ARC 9310C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

household member must comply with SNAP work requirements. 65.11(1) Deregistration. Work registrants who obtain employment or otherwise become exempt from the work requirement subsequent to registration or who are no longer certified for participation are no longer considered regi…

including any educational loans on which payment is deferred, grants, scholarships, fellowships, veterans’ educational benefits, and the like excluded under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396 2011 et seq. (August 1, 2024)) for the state’s modified adjust…

standard deduction in place of the shelter and utility expenses deduction. 65.13(1) Households choosing this option are not required to verify shelter-related expenses. 65.13(2) Households choosing this option are not eligible to receive a shelter or utility deduction. 65.13(3) T…

from resources. [ARC 9310C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

information, assistance will be reinstated without a new application if all information necessary to establish eligibility, including verification of any changes, is provided within 14 days of the effective date of cancellation and eligibility can be reestablished. If the fourtee…

Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. (August 1, 2024); 7 CFR Parts 270 through 283 (May 2, 2022); PL 99-603 (August 1, 2024); PL 104-193 (August 1, 2024); PL 107-171 (August 1, 2024); and with 42 U.S.C. Chapter 7 (January 7, 2011). A copy of the federal law and regulation…

the state’s operational considerations and policy preferences. These options can be viewed on the U.S Department of Agriculture website under the State Options Report. [ARC 9310C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

rehabilitation centers and group living arrangements shall provide a list of participating residents to the department on a monthly basis. [ARC 9310C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

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with the mailing of a form prescribed by the department. [ARC 9310C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

be subject to special verification procedures, including a face-to-face interview and additional documentation requirements in accordance with 481—Chapter 72. Failure to cooperate with the investigations division of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing in establi…

65.9(1) Weekly or biweekly income. The department will convert income and deductions that occur on a weekly or biweekly basis to monthly figures using family investment program (FIP) procedures. 65.9(2) Income averaging. The department will average income by anticipating income f…

“Household” means a single individual living alone or a group of related or nonrelated individuals who live together, who are not boarders or residents of an institution, and who purchase and prepare food for home consumption. “TEFAP” means The Emergency Food Assistance Program a…

and income. 66.2(1) Residence. Household members must be residing in the state of Iowa. 66.2(2) Household size. Household size is determined by the number of people living in a dwelling, excluding boarders, as household is defined in rule 441—66.1(234). 66.2(3) Income eligibility…

and state-specific definitions can be found in Iowa WIC policies and procedures. Iowa WIC policies and procedures describe the manner in which the department implements and operates all aspects of program administration within its jurisdiction in accordance with 7 CFR Part 246 (a…

regulations and FNS Instruction 113-1 (as amended to August 1, 2024) to ensure the rights of all individuals under the WIC program. [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

below if determined by contract agency or department staff to be guilty of abusing the WIC program or its regulations. 67.11(1) Participant violation. Violations may be reported by contract agency staff, vendors, the public, FNS staff, or department staff. All suspected cases of …

guidance from 7 CFR Part 246 (as amended to August 1, 2024), USDA policy memos, USDA guidance documents, and any other documents issued by USDA to implement the WIC program. [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

246.7 (as amended to August 1, 2024), any USDA-issued documents used to implement the WIC program, and the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual (as amended to August 1, 2024). [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

67.4(1) Responsibilities of department—approving or denying applications. The department will determine if applications meet mandatory specifications and may deny an application pursuant to 7 CFR Part 246 (as amended to August 1, 2024); USDA federal regulations; USDA guidance doc…

67.5(1) Participants who are high risk, as defined in the Iowa WIC Policy and Procedure Manual (as amended to August 1, 2024) shall be seen by a licensed dietitian as described in the Iowa WIC Policy and Procedure Manual (as amended to August 1, 2024) with a care plan developed a…

pursuant to 441—Chapter 7 and 7 CFR Section 246.9 (as amended to August 1, 2024). [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

provided pursuant to 441—Chapter 7, 7 CFR Section 246.18 (as amended to August 1, 2024), and 7 CFR Section 246.24 (as amended to August 1, 2024). [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

441—Chapter 7, 7 CFR Section 246.12 (as amended to August 1, 2024), and 7 CFR Section 246.18 (as amended to August 1, 2024). [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

department responsible for reviewing a contract agency shall be a licensed dietitian. [ARC 9149C, IAB 4/30/25, effective 7/1/25]

“Adverse benefit determination” means any adverse action taken pursuant to a program administered by the department or on the department’s behalf, excluding determinations related to requests for waivers of administrative rules. “Appellant” means a person, including an authorized…

7.10(1) Contents. The presiding officer shall issue a written proposed decision to all parties clearly identifying the issues on appeal, holding, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order. The findings of fact shall cite and be based exclusively on the record as defined by …

7.11(1) Time. Parties, including the department, may appeal the proposed decision to the director. a. A request for director’s review shall be in writing and postmarked or received within 14 calendar days of the date on which the proposed decision was issued, except as provided f…

7.12(1) No appeal or denial of director review. If there is no timely appeal from or review of the proposed decision, the presiding officer’s proposed decision becomes the final decision of the agency. 7.12(2) Timelines. a. The department or director will issue a final decision w…

7.13(1) Expedited review criteria. An appellant to a medical assistance appeal may, at any time, file with the department a request for expedited review of the appeal. Expedited review shall be granted pursuant to 42 CFR 438.410 (as amended to August 1, 2024) for a managed care o…

7.14(1) If the contested case hearing presiding officer’s proposed decision is favorable to an enrollee in a Medicaid appeal, the department will promptly make corrective payments retroactive to the date an incorrect action was taken. If the presiding officer reverses a decision …

1. Excludes the day of the event that triggers the period; 2. Includes every day of the time period (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays on which the department is closed); and 3. Includes the last day of the period, but if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holi…

7.16(1) Regulations. The provisions of this rule only apply to the extent the standards expressed in this rule are not in conflict with other state or federal law. 7.16(2) Designation of authority. Legally recognized delegations of authority, such as guardianships, applicable des…

7.17(1) Programs for which no federal or state law applies. For all assistance programs for which there is no contravening federal or state law, benefits or services shall not be suspended, reduced, restricted, or discontinued, nor shall a license, registration, certification, ap…

7.18(1) Necessary emergency action. When and to the extent necessary to prevent or avoid immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, and consistent with state and federal law, a contested case hearing presiding officer may issue a written order to suspend a license…