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Title 7: SNAP Page 3 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter F: Budgeting Anticipating Income Revised September 27, 2024 Income in the Month Received Procedure: To determine income for the month of application, use:  The actual income the household received up to the date of interview, and  Any other income you receive verification for before you process the case, and  The income you and the household estimate will be received in the remaining pay periods in the application month. If the application month income includes weekly or biweekly income and there is a third or fifth check in the month, see Conversion of Weekly and Biweekly Income. Anticipated Changes at Application Legal reference: 7 CFR 273.10(a)(3), 273.10(c) Policy: Because of anticipated changes, a household may be eligible for the month of application, but ineligible for subsequent months. They are entitled to benefits for the month of application even if the benefits are approved and issued in a subsequent month. Conversely, because of anticipated changes a household may be ineligible for the month of application, but eligible for subsequent months. The same application must be used for the denial for the month of application and the determination of eligibility for subsequent months.

A household applies in October. The household has received October benefits in another state so is ineligible in Iowa for the month of application. The household meets all eligibility requirements and is eligible for November benefits in Iowa. The worker denies October benefits because the household already received benefits in another state for the month of application and determines eligibility for November and subsequent months. Past 30 Days’ Income Legal reference: 441 IAC 65.6(234) and 65.9(234), 7 CFR 273.10(c)(1)(ii) and 273.10(c)(3)(i) Policy: Use income received in the past 30 days to project income for future months unless changes have occurred or are anticipated. If changes have occurred or are anticipated, make a reasonable estimate of anticipated income based on verified information and the household’s additional statements. If the household provides verification that covers more than the 30-day period, this verification may be used if it is indicative.