N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.501.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 8.102.501.11 - NMW PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

A TBP recipient will be encouraged to participate in work program activities and shall be expected to attend and complete all required activities, such as the assessment, individual responsibility plan (IRP), work participation agreement (WPA) and monthly participation requirements in accordance with 8.102.460 NMAC if not otherwise meeting. Participation requirements apply to each benefit group member whether the benefit group is considered to be a two-parent or single-parent benefit group. No TBP participant shall be sanctioned for NMW non-cooperation.

A. Work Participation Agreement activity will include:

(1) 30 hours a week engaged in paid employment at federal minimum wage, or if self-employed, working a minimum of 30 hours per week, and receiving weekly earnings at least equal to the federal minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours.

(2) Career development that will lead towards meaningful employment.

B. Failure to comply with Subsection A of 8.102.501.11 NMAC will result in closure of TBP and return to regular TANF.

C. Regain eligibility: A participant can regain eligibility by showing they are complying with the TBP NMW participation requirements.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.102.501.11

8.102.501.11 NMAC - N, 7/1/2008; A, 8/14/2009; A, 4/1/2012, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11, June 13, 2023, eff. 7/1/2023, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024