N.M. Code R. § 8.139.503.11

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

Section 8.139.503.11 - CASE MANAGEMENT

A. Interviews: NMCAP applicants are not required to see an ISD caseworker or be otherwise subjected to an interview, although additional information or verification may be requested.

B. Certification periods: Eligible households shall be assigned to a 36-month certification period, and with no interim contact.

C. Reporting requirements: All information received by the department from the SSA data interface will be deemed as true and accurate for reported changes.

D. Actions on reported changes: NMCAP recipients are subject only to the reporting standards of SSA and all data sent to the department monthly. Within ten days of receipt the department shall act on the following changes:

(1) death of a household member;

(2) loss of SSI eligibility;

(3) changes in state residency;

(4) a member of the household's institutional status has changed; or

(5) change in shelter cost.

E. Recertification: NMCAP recipients shall not be subject to an interview to review eligibility at the end of the 36-month certification period. Recipients shall receive notice of expiration and recertification prior to closure. Continued eligibility at recertification will be evaluated based on the submission of a new completed application and information received from SSA. Participants that do not reapply by the end of certification period will be subject to case closure.

N.M. Code R. § 8.139.503.11

8.139.503.11 NMAC - N, 6/1/2009; A, 5/1/2012; A, 11/1/2013