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Title 7: SNAP Page 11 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter B: Application Processing Household Reporting Requirements Revised January 30, 2026 Reporting Requirements for Categorically Eligible… • If the household’s total gross income is over the amount on the form, report it by the 10th of next month. Reporting Requirements for Categorically Eligible Households Legal reference: 441 IAC 65.5(4) Policy: Do not require categorically eligible households to report any income changes if the household reported income in excess of its gross income limit and remained eligible. Take appropriate action on all reported changes. Comment: A categorically eligible household that reports income in excess of its gross limit is not required to report further income changes until recertification. This includes households that are over the gross limit at the time of application. Tell the person you interview that:  The household may report changes other than income if it wants to, and that appropriate action will be taken on all reports of changes, based on policies for acting on changes in 7-G.  There are consequences if the household does not report if it goes over the limit: • The household might have to repay benefits if they do not report as required. • Not reporting changes on purpose could result in an Intentional Program Violation (IPV). • Quality Control might review the case to see if the household reported if it went over the gross income limit. Verification Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.2(f)(4), (5), and (6) Verification is third-party information or documentation that confirms the accuracy of statements on the application. There are four sources of verification:  Documentary evidence  Collateral contacts  Home visits  The state Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) Households must verify certain eligibility factors to get SNAP. More specific verification information and requirements are in 7-C, 7-D, 7-E, 7-F, and 7-G. The household has the primary responsibility to explain its situation and provide documentary evidence to support its statements on the application. The household must also resolve any questionable information.