N.M. Code R. § 8.139.503.12

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

Section 8.139.503.12 - BENEFIT DELIVERY

A. Effective date: Benefits for the initial month of certification shall be prorated from the date of application according to the standard SNAP program tables at 8.139.500 NMAC.

B. Benefit issuance: NMCAP are issued through a direct deposit into a household's electronic benefit transfer (EBT) account. EBT cards are issued and maintained as defined at 8.139.610 NMAC. An NMCAP participating household has a definite issuance date so that benefits are received on or about the same time each month. The issuance date is based on the last two digits of the social security number of the individual to whom the benefits are issued.

C. Benefit calculation: Benefits are issued based on the household's total monthly shelter costs as defined at Subsection F of 8.139.520.11 NMAC. Benefit amounts shall be subject to review and adjustment in coordination with the regular food stamp program and the cost neutrality study. Monthly NMCAP benefit amounts are based on the following for:

(1) monthly shelter costs equal to or less than $315.00, the maximum benefit amount is $33.00; and

(2) monthly shelter costs greater than $315.00, the maximum benefit amount is $68.00.

N.M. Code R. § 8.139.503.12

8.139.503.12 NMAC - N, 6/1/2009; A, 5/1/2012; A/E, 4/1/2013; A, 11/1/2013