9086 Mass Changes [7 CFR 273.12(e)]
Certain changes are initiated by the State or Federal government which may affect the entire caseload or significant portions of the caseload. These changes include adjustments to income eligibility standards and the shelter care deduction; adjustments to the maximum food stamp allotment and standard deduction; annual and seasonal adjustments to utility standards, periodic cost- of- living adjustments to RSDI, SSI, and other Federal benefits; periodic adjustments to TANF, RCA or GA payments; and other changes in the eligibility and benefit criteria based on legislative or regulatory changes. See Administrative Notice: A-15-99 October 1999 Cost of Living Adjustments 12 DE Reg. 1329 (04/01/09)