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321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114

February 13, 2026 GENERAL LETTER NO. 7-E-126 ISSUED BY: Bureau of Financial, Food, and Work Supports Division of Community Access and Eligibility SUBJECT: Employees’ Manual, Title 7, Chapter E, SNAP Income , 1, 8, 10-12, 18, 20, 31, 35, 38, 42 and 43, 48, 52, 54 and 55, 57, revised. Summary This chapter is revised to  Update IAC and CFR citations  Update the 10/1 changes in standard medical deduction, standard deduction, maximum shelter deduction, homeless deduction, and standard utility deductions Effective Date Upon receipt. Material Superseded Remove the following pages from Employees’ Manual, Title 7, Chapter E, and destroy them: Page Date 1, 8, 10-12, 18, 20, 31, 35, 38, 42 and 43, 48, 52, 54 and 55, 57 September 27, 2024 Additional Information Refer questions about this general letter to your eligibility determinations manager.

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321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114

February 13, 2026 GENERAL LETTER NO. 7-E-126 ISSUED BY: Bureau of Financial, Food, and Work Supports Division of Community Access and Eligibility SUBJECT: Employees’ Manual, Title 7, Chapter E, SNAP Income , 1, 8, 10-12, 18, 20, 31, 35, 38, 42 and 43, 48, 52, 54 and 55, 57, revised. Summary This chapter is revised to  Update IAC and CFR citations  Update the 10/1 changes in standard medical deduction, standard deduction, maximum shelter deduction, homeless deduction, and standard utility deductions Effective Date Upon receipt. Material Superseded Remove the following pages from Employees’ Manual, Title 7, Chapter E, and destroy them: Page Date 1, 8, 10-12, 18, 20, 31, 35, 38, 42 and 43, 48, 52, 54 and 55, 57 September 27, 2024 Additional Information Refer questions about this general letter to your eligibility determinations manager.