N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.120.10

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

Section 8.106.120.10 - ELIGIBLITY RECERTIFICATION

A. Recertification of eligibility: The HCA shall provide notice of recertification 45 days prior to the end of the certification and make a prospective determination of eligibility beginning the month following the month the certification period expires. The recertification shall consist of a determination of eligibility for an additional period of time, redetermination of the amount of cash assistance payment and a complete review of all conditions of eligibility as indicated below.

(1) Financial eligibility: Current financial eligibility must be reviewed at the end of the certification period for the specific program to determine continued eligibility for a new period of time.

(2) Disability: A disability review may or may not be required at the end of the certification period.

(3) Child support enforcement: The HCA shall ensure that all pertinent information regarding the noncustodial parent(s) of any dependent child in the benefit group, including but not limited to the current address, social security number and work place of the noncustodial parent is updated.

(4) Other programs: The HCA shall provide information about other assistance programs.

(5) Review of record: The HCA shall review the documentation contained in the record for completeness. If the record does not contain satisfactory evidence, additional verification shall be obtained.

B. Interview: A face-to-face interview shall take place at the end of the certification period, unless the recipient's physical or mental condition makes the interview impossible or inadvisable. The county director may waive the face-to-face interview on a case-by-case basis for hardship reasons found at 8.106.110.11 NMAC. During the interview the HCA shall review with the recipient the possible changes in circumstances that must be reported and may affect the client's eligibility or benefit amount.

C. Exchange of information with the social security administration: During the review process, the caseworker may obtain information relevant to the eligibility of a family member who is an SSI recipient. If there is a clear indication that a SSI recipient's countable income exceeds the maximum allowable under the SSI program, that information shall be reported to the SSA district office. SSA shall also be notified when it appears that the resources of an SSI recipient exceed SSI program standards.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.106.120.10

8.106.120.10 NMAC - Rp, 8.106.120.10 NMAC, 12/1/2009, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024