441—13.1(234,239B,249A,514I) Definitions.
“Active case” means a case that was receiving assistance for the month of review.
“Case record” means the record used to establish a client’s eligibility.
“Client” means a current or former applicant or recipient of the family investment program (FIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child care assistance program, or medical assistance program.
“Field investigation” means a contact involving the public or other agencies to obtain information about the client’s circumstances for the appropriate month of review.
“Medical assistance programs” means those programs funded by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
“Month of review” means the specific calendar or fiscal month for which the assistance under review is received.
“Negative case” means a case that was terminated or denied assistance in the month of review.
“Public assistance programs” means those programs involving federal funds, i.e., FIP, SNAP, child care assistance program, and medical assistance program.
“Random sample” means a systematic (or every nth unit) sample drawn monthly for which each item in the universe has an equal probability of being selected. Sample size is determined by federal guidelines or state corrective action needs.
“State policies” means the rules and regulations used by the department to administer FIP, SNAP, child care assistance program, and medical assistance program.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 234.12, 239B.4, 249A.4 and 514I.4.
[ARC 8067C, IAB 6/12/24, effective 7/17/24]