N.M. Code R. § 8.139.501.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 8.139.501.10 - DETERMINING THE TRANSITIONAL FOOD STAMP BENEFIT AMOUNT

A. Calculating the TFS benefit amount: The TFS benefit amount for the transitional benefit period shall be determined by continuing to count:

(1) all the earned income that was used to calculate the food stamp benefit amount, except that any new income that caused the cash assistance to be terminated shall be excluded; and

(2) all the unearned income that was used to calculate the food stamp benefit amount, except that the TANF cash assistance payment shall be excluded.

B. Changes to the TFS benefit amount: Once the TFS benefit amount has been determined, the amount shall be issued for the five-month transitional benefit period unless:

(1) the TFS household chooses to change the TFS benefit amount or end the transitional benefit period by submitting an application for recertification; or

(2) the TFS amount is adjusted as a result of a change reported by the TFS household subject to Subsection C of 8.139.501.11 NMAC.

N.M. Code R. § 8.139.501.10

8.139.501.10 NMAC - N, 9/1/2003; A/E, 10/15/2008