N.M. Code R. § 8.139.504.10

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

Section 8.139.504.10 - CASE MANAGEMENT

A. Interviews: NM Extra Help SNAP 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: NM Extra Help SNAP recipients are subject only to the reporting standards of MSP and all data sent to the department monthly. All information received by the department from the CMS data interface will be deemed as true and accurate for reported changes.

D. Actions on reported changes: Within 10 days of receipt the department shall act on the following changes:

(1) death of a household member;

(2) loss of MSP eligibility;

(3) changes in state residency;

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

(5) receipt of earned income.

E. Recertification: NM Extra Help SNAP 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 will be evaluated based on the submission of a completed application. Participants that do not reapply by the end of certification period will be subject to case closure. Standards for timely submission of the recertification application will be in accordance with at 8.139.120.8 NMAC.

N.M. Code R. § 8.139.504.10

8.139.504.10 NMAC - N, 8/1/2011