N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.110.12

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.106.110.12 - APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME LIMITS

A. Application processing time limit: The time limit begins on the day after the signed application is received by the ISD office.

(1) ARSCH program supplemental payments shall be processed no later than 30 calendar days after receipt.

(2) Set and variable term general assistance applications shall be processed no later than 90 calendar days, after receipt. Reconsideration determinations shall occur no later than 120 calendar days after receipt of the initial application.

B. Reconsideration: A reconsideration of a disability determination may be requested, verbally or in writing, by a client within 15 days of the date of the denial for not meeting conditions of disability. The reconsideration period shall not exceed 30 days from the date of denial. Disability will be evaluated based on additional medical evidence provided by the client during the reconsideration period. Should no request be made or the client does not provide additional medical evidence during the reconsideration period the denial shall remain and the client may reapply.

C. Delayed determination: If an eligibility determination is not made within the required application processing time limit due to HCA failure to assist the applicant or pursue eligibility timely, the applicant shall be notified in writing. The notice shall include the reason for the delay, and that the applicant has the right to request a fair hearing regarding the HCA's failure to act within the time limits.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.110.12

8.106.110.12 NMAC - N, 7/1/2004; A, 12/1/2009, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024