New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Part 130 - GENERAL OPERATING POLICIES - ELIGIBILITY AND VERIFICATION STANDARDS
Section 8.100.130.13 - NON-FINANCIAL VERIFICATION STANDARDS - IDENTITY

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.100.130.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. SNAP and cash assistance programs: Verification of identity for the applicant is mandatory at application for the SNAP and cash assistance programs. Documents that can be used to verify identity for the SNAP and cash assistance programs include, but are not limited to:

(1) photo ID; including driver's license;

(2) birth certificate;

(3) school record;

(4) church record;

(5) hospital or insurance card;

(6) letter from community resources;

(7) voter registration card;

(8) work ID;

(9) ID for another assistance or social service program;

(10) wage stubs;

(11) additional items as listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or

(12) if documentary evidence is not readily available, use other acceptable methods of verification as in 8.100.130.9 NMAC.

B. Medical assistance programs: Verification of citizenship and identity for the applicant/recipient is mandatory at initial application. Acceptable documentary evidence of citizenship and identity is found at 8.200.410.12 NMAC in accordance with 42 CFR 435.407.

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