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Title 7: SNAP Page 11 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter A: Administration Overview Revised June 20, 2025 Definitions  Is a surviving child of a veteran who, under Title 38 of the U.S. Code, either: • Is considered to be permanently incapable of self-support, or • Receives or has been approved for compensation for a service- connected death or a pension benefit for a nonservice-connected death, and has a disability considered permanent under Section 221(i) of the SSA.  Receives an annuity payment under Section 2(a)(1)(iv) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and is determined eligible to receive Medicare by the Railroad Retirement Board, or receives an annuity payment under Section 2(a)(i)(v) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and is determined disabled based on criteria under Title XVI of the SSA.  Receives interim assistance benefits pending the receipt of SSI, disability- related Medicaid, or state general assistance disability. Responsibilities of the Department The following sections explain administrative requirements for:  Eligibility and benefit adjustments due to changes in FIP or federal benefits  Eligibility and benefit adjustments due to changes in federal standards  Bilingual materials and interpreters  The SNAP complaint system  Confidentiality of SNAP records  The effect of receiving SNAP on eligibility for other assistance  Nondiscrimination in awarding benefits and the process for complaints about discrimination  Personnel  Records and reports on certification and benefit issuance  Verification of SNAP benefits for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program Adjustments Due to Changes in FIP or Federal Benefits Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.12(e)(2), (3) When the state makes an adjustment to public assistance:  If the Department has at least 30 days advance knowledge of the amount of the adjustment, the Department must recompute SNAP benefits to be effective in the same month as the change in public assistance.