New Mexico Administrative Code

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while, supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to as…

RCA need, with respect to resources, is determined in accordance with 45 CFR Section 400.66.

Resource availability is determined in accordance with 45 CFR Section 400.66.

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The refugee resettlement program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the code…

Permanent.

July 16, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to ass…

A. Standards: For RCA earned income is determined in accordance with 45 CFR Section 400.66 which requires that RCA adhere to the need determination standards and provisions of the TANF program except as noted below. B. Earned Income Deductions: The work related expenses described…

Unearned income for RCA is determined in accordance with 45 CFR Section 400.66 which requires that RCA adhere to the unearned income determination standards and provisions of the TANF program, except as noted below: A. Reception and placement grant: Any cash grant received by the…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

A. Establishment of the food stamp program: Sec. 4 (2013) (a) of the act provides that subject to availability of funds appropriated under Section 18, the secretary is authorized to formulate and administer a food stamp program under which eligible households within a state be pr…

A. Purpose: The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is designed to promote the general welfare and to safeguard the health and well-being of the nation's population by raising the levels of nutrition among low-income households. B. Household participation: Participat…

The state agency of each participating state shall assume responsibility for the certification of applicant households and for the issuance of coupons (benefits). In New Mexico the agency responsible for administration of the food stamp program is the HCA, income support division…

The income support division of the HCA shall be responsible for general administration of the food stamp program. A. Issuance of food stamp coupons to eligible low-income households is accomplished in Santa Fe via direct mail delivery. B. Since September 1990, benefit delivery wa…

General public.

A. The food stamp program is authorized by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011 et. seq.). Regulations issued pursuant to the act are contained in 7 CFR Parts 270-282. State authority for administering the food stamp program is contained in Chapter 27 NMSA 1978. B…

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

Issuance of the revised food stamp program policy manual is intended to be used in administration of the food stamp program in New Mexico. This revision incorporated the latest federal policy changes in the food stamp program not yet filed. In addition, current policy citations w…

A. Definitions beginning with "A": (1) Adequate notice: means a written notice sent by mail or electronically that includes a statement of the action HCA has taken or intends to take, reason for the action, household right to a fair hearing, name of the individual to contact for …

A. Abbreviations and acronyms: (1) ABAWD: able bodied adults without dependents (2) AFDC: aid to families with dependent children (replaced by TANF effective July 1, 1997) (3) BIA-GA: bureau of Indian affairs-general assistance (4) CA: cash assistance (same as financial assistanc…

A. The purpose of the program is to provide for improved levels of nutrition among low-income households through a cooperative federal-state program of food assistance to be operated through normal channels of trade. B. Section 2 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 states, in part: Con…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

A. Joint cash assistance (CA)/SNAP applications: (1) To facilitate participation in SNAP, households in which all members are applying for cash assistance (Title IV-A or GA) shall be allowed to apply for SNAP benefits at the same time they apply for other assistance. However, SNA…

A. Purpose and scope of interview: The interview is an official and confidential discussion of household circumstances with the applicant. It is intended to provide the applicant with program information, and the worker with the facts needed to make a reasonable eligibility deter…

A. HCA is responsible for timely and accurate issuance of benefits to eligible households. All applications for assistance will be processed as soon as possible. Applicants who complete the application process will have their eligibility determined and be given an opportunity to …

A. Opportunity to participate: ISD shall provide eligible households that complete the initial application process an opportunity to participate as soon as possible, but no later than 30 calendar days following the date the application was filed, except for residents of public in…

A. Approval of SNAP: Notification of the final eligibility determination will be mailed via US postal service and or through approved electronic methods to the applicant in time to be received not later than the last day of the time limit that is, mailed by the 28th day after the…

A household has the right to select its head of household at each certification action or whenever there is a change in household composition reported in accordance with change reporting requirements. A. No special requirements: The head of household designation will not be used …

A. Identifying eligible households: Households meeting the federal requirements of income and resources may be entitled to receive SNAP benefits within seven days after an application is received by ISD, in accordance with 7 C.F.R 273.2(i). Applications will be screened to identi…

General public.

The food stamp program is authorized by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011 et. seq.). Regulations issued pursuant to the act are contained in 7 CFR Parts 270-282. State authority for administering the food stamp program is contained in Chapter 27 NMSA, 1978. Sec…

Permanent.

July 16, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

Issuance of the revised SNAP policy manual is intended to be used in administration of SNAP in New Mexico. This revision incorporated the latest federal policy changes in SNAP not yet filed. In addition, current policy citations were rewritten for clarification purposes or were s…

The application process includes completing an application form on paper or electronically, filing the completed application form, being interviewed, and having certain information verified. ISD will make paper application forms readily accessible in the ISD local office lobby to…

A. Each individual shall have the opportunity to apply for public assistance programs administered by the HCA or to have an authorized representative do so on their behalf. Paper application forms must be readily accessible in the ISD local office lobby and provided to any person…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

A. Mass changes: Certain changes initiated by the state or federal government may affect the entire caseload or significant portions of it. (1) Mass changes include, but are not limited to, increases in excluded or deducted items or amounts. (2) Mass changes affecting income incl…

A. Failure to report changes: (1) If ISD discovers that the household failed to report a change as required, ISD shall evaluate the change to determine whether the household received benefits to which it was not entitled. (2) After verifying the change, ISD shall initiate a claim…

A. Agency responsibilities:(1) ISD shall take action on any change reported by a household, and on any change which becomes known through other sources. (2) The household shall be issued a change notice. (a) If there is a reduction or termination of benefits, the household shall …