Rules and procedures

In operating a Program, a State or political subdivision of a State may follow the rules and procedures established by the State or political subdivision under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

In operating a Program, a State or political subdivision of a State may standardize the deductions provided under section 2014(e) of this title . In developing the standardized deduction, the State shall consider the work expenses, dependent care costs, and shelter costs of participating households.

In operating a Program, a State or political subdivision shall comply with the requirements of—

(A) subsections (a) through (f) of section 2016 of this title ;

(B) section 2017(a) of this title (except that the income of a household may be determined under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.));

(C) subsections (b) and (d) of section 2017 of this title ;

(D) subsections (a), (c), (d), and (n) of section 2020 of this title ;

(E) paragraphs (8), (12), (15), (17), (18), (22), and (23) of section 2020(e) of this title ;

(F) section 2020(e)(10) of this title (or a comparable requirement established by the State under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)); and

(G) section 2025 of this title .

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a household may not receive benefits under this section as a result of the eligibility of the household under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), unless the Secretary determines that any household with income above 130 percent of the poverty guidelines is not eligible for the program.