Section 441.13.1. 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 aid to dependent children, food stamps, or Medicaid.

“Collateral contact” means a source of information which can be used to verify the client’s circumstances.

“Department” means the Iowa department of human services.

“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.

“Local agency” means the local or district office of the department.

“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 for the month of review.

“Public assistance programs” means those programs involving federal funds, i.e., aid to dependent children, food stamps, Medicaid.

“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.

“State policies” means the rules and regulations used by the local agency to administer the aid to dependent children, food stamp, and Medicaid programs.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 234.12, 239B.4, and 249A.4.