The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules conforming to federal laws and regulations required to be observed in maintaining the eligibility of this state to receive from the federal government, and to issue food stamp benefits under a food stamp plan. Rules adopted by the department pursuant to this section shall relate to and include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The classifications of and requirements of eligibility for individuals and households to receive food stamp benefits under such plans. The limitations upon the income and resources of individuals and households established as requirements of eligibility under this section shall not exceed the maximum limitations on income and resources allowable under federal laws, rules and regulations;
(2) The periods during which individuals and households shall be certified or recertified to be eligible to receive food stamp benefits under such plans;
(3) The amount of food stamp benefits to be issued or allotted to recipients, with respect to any period, under a food stamp plan;
(4) Periodic redetermination and review of the eligibility of recipients to receive food stamp benefits issued under such plans;
(5) Cancellation of certifications issued for, and adjustment of the numbers of individuals in any household eligible to receive food stamp benefits issued to recipients under such plans for any period in accordance with changes of circumstances in individual cases; and
(6) Procedures to review, on the basis of substantial hardship, request for such adjustments. [1963 c.599 §7 (enacted in lieu of 411.815); 1969 c.571 §1; 1989 c.942 §2; 1997 c.581 §11]
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