N.M. Code R. § 8.139.502.8

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

Section 8.139.502.8 - STATE SNAP SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS

A.Purpose: The state SNAP supplement program is aimed at providing the elderly and disabled with increased food purchasing power resulting in better nutrition.

B.Maximum benefit amount: The benefit amount shall be established by the HSD secretary based on available state funds.

C.Eligibility process: The state SNAP supplement shall be determined only for households that meet all eligibility requirements identified in Subsection D of 8.139.502.8 NMAC.

D.Eligibility requirements: The state SNAP supplement benefits shall be subject to all federal SNAP application, eligibility, certification and reporting requirements. The state SNAP supplement benefits shall be extended only to a household who receives less than the federal minimum benefit allotment. State SNAP supplement benefits shall be provided to a household under the following qualifications and eligibility requirements:

(1) all household members qualify and receive federal SNAP program benefits;

(2) all household members are elderly or disabled as defined in Subsection A of 8.139.100.7 NMAC.

(3) the household does not receive any earned income; and

(4) the household receives a federal SNAP program allotment amount, prior to any claim recoupment, of less than or equal to the federal minimum allotment.

N.M. Code R. § 8.139.502.8

8.139.502.8 NMAC - N, 08/30/07; A, 04/15/09; A, 01/01/11, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 04, February 27, 2024, eff. 3/1/2024