Title VI, HUMAN SERVICES (Ch. 216 - 255A)

An agency which enters into a contract with a referral agency to provide child placement services is liable for the costs of services which are paid prior to the provision of services, if the services are not subsequently provided. 94 Acts, ch 1174, §5

A person who violates any provision of this chapter or who intentionally makes any false statements or reports to the department relative to a provision of this chapter is guilty of a fraudulent practice. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a100; C39, § 3661.114; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §238.43…

A person shall not operate a child-placing agency or solicit or receive funds for the support of a child-placing agency without an unrevoked license issued by the department within the preceding twelve months. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a62; C39, § 3661.076; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71,…

The license shall state the name of the licensee and the particular premises in which the agency may be operated. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a63; C39, § 3661.077; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §238.6 ] 2023 Acts, ch 19, §762

A license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a64; C39, § 3661.078; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §238.7 ] 2023 Acts, ch 19, §763

A record of the licenses issued by the department under this chapter shall be maintained by the department. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a65; C39, § 3661.079; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §238.8 ] 2023 Acts, ch 19, §764

A license granted under this chapter shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance unless the license is revoked in accordance with section 238.10 . [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a66; C39, § 3661.080; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §238.9 ] 2002 Acts, ch 1102, …

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 mea…

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 t…

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. 2023 Acts, ch 104, §2

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 accomplishe…

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 …

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 ve…

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 fed…

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. I…

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…

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,…

Any person who is receiving or has obtained approval of an application to receive assistance under chapter 239B , and who is eligible under the promoting independence and self-sufficiency through employment job opportunities and basic skills program, may be referred to the depart…

The department of workforce development, in consultation with the director of health and human services, shall establish a procedure for assignment of persons referred under section 239A.1 to positions available in public works projects. The department of workforce development sh…

The department of workforce development shall select not to exceed two target counties for implementation of sections 239A.1 and 239A.2 . In selecting the target county or counties in which this chapter is to be implemented, the department of workforce development shall be guided…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Applicant” means a person who files an application for participation in the family investment program under this chapter . 2. “Assistance” means a family investment program payment. 3. “Child” means an unmarried…

1. Living arrangement. Unless any of the following conditions apply, a minor parent shall be required to live with the minor’s parent or legal guardian: a. The parent or guardian of the minor parent is deceased, missing, or living in another state. b. The minor parent’s health or…

A diversion program is created under the family investment program. The program shall provide incentives to divert a family’s participation in or transition of a family from the family investment program by helping a participant obtain or retain employment, by removing barriers t…

1. To the extent feasible, the department shall determine the immunization status of children receiving assistance under this chapter . The status shall be determined in accordance with the immunization recommendations adopted under section 139A.8 , including the exemption provis…

1. The department may provide for a needy relative to act as a payee when the parent of a participant family is in the home but is unable to act as the payee. 2. The department may order the cash assistance under this chapter to be paid to a protective payee if it has been demons…

1. a. An individual who obtains, or attempts to obtain, or aids or abets an individual to obtain, by means of a willfully false statement or representation, by knowingly failing to disclose a material fact, or by impersonation, or any fraudulent device, any assistance or other be…

Violations of law relating to the family investment program shall be prosecuted by county attorneys. Area prosecutors of the office of the attorney general shall provide prosecution assistance. 97 Acts, ch 41, §16, 34 Referred to in §331.756(43)

If an applicant’s application is not acted upon within a reasonable time, if it is denied in whole or in part, or if a participant’s assistance or other benefits under this chapter are modified, suspended, or canceled under a provision of this chapter , the applicant or participa…

1. Program established. The promoting independence and self-sufficiency through employment job opportunities and basic skills program is established for applicants and participants of the family investment program. The requirements of the JOBS program shall vary as provided in th…

Except for participants who are exempt from the requirement to enter into a family investment agreement under section 239B.8 , a participant in the family investment program shall participate in JOBS program activities as provided in the participant’s family investment agreement.…

1. Within available funding, the department shall make JOBS program services and benefits available to individuals who are participating in the JOBS program. 2. An individual’s efforts under the JOBS program to attain a certificate of general educational development, high school …

Within available funding, the department shall make assistance available to eligible families under the family investment program. At a minimum, a family shall meet all of the following conditions of eligibility: 1. Application. An application for the program is made to the depar…

The director shall establish and maintain reasonable standards for health, safety, and other conditions under the JOBS program. 97 Acts, ch 41, §21, 34

A participant, with respect to employment performed under the JOBS program, shall be covered by the workers’ compensation law or shall otherwise be provided with comparable protection. 97 Acts, ch 41, §22, 34

A participant shall not be deemed to be an employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions by reason of participation in the JOBS program. However, this section shall not prevent the participant from having the status of an employee for the purposes of workers’ compens…

1. The following persons are deemed to be eligible for benefits under the state child care assistance program administered by the department in accordance with section 237A.13 , notwithstanding the program’s eligibility requirements or any waiting list: a. A participant who is em…

A person who meets the conditions of eligibility under section 239B.2 and who meets either of the following requirements shall be eligible for participation in the family investment program: 1. The person is a conditional resident alien who was battered or subjected to extreme cr…

An individual family member who is absent from the home for more than three months because the individual is incarcerated in jail or a correctional facility shall not be included in the family unit for purposes of assistance. 2012 Acts, ch 1133, §98

1. a. Within available funding, the department shall provide an ongoing cash assistance grant under the family investment program to a family eligible under section 239B.2 . b. For an eligibility decision involving an applicant family with a specified relative, within thirty days…

1. The department is the state entity designated to administer federal funds received for purposes of the family investment program and the JOBS program under this chapter , including but not limited to the funding received under the federal temporary assistance for needy familie…

1. If, as a condition of receiving federal funds for the family investment program, federal law requires implementation and administration of certain activities during a period when the general assembly is not in session, the department shall proceed to implement and administer t…

1. An assignment of support rights to the department is created by either of the following: a. An applicant and other persons covered by an application are deemed to have assigned to the department at the time of application all rights to periodic support payments that accrue dur…

In determining a family’s income and resources for purposes of the family’s initial and continuing eligibility for assistance and for determining grant amounts, the provisions of this section shall apply to the family and individual family members. 1. Work expense deduction. If a…

The department shall establish a policy regarding the implementation of family investment agreements which limits the period of eligibility for the family investment program based upon the requirements of a family’s plan for self-sufficiency. The policy shall require a family’s p…

1. General provisions. a. If a participant responsible for signing and fulfilling the terms of a family investment agreement, as defined by the director in accordance with section 239B.8 , chooses not to sign or fulfill the terms of the agreement, the participant’s family, or the…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the department of health and human services. 2. “Director” means the director of health and human services. 3. “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who meets all of the following criteria:…