Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Verification of income is mandatory for all programs.
A. Social security benefits (OASDI, SSI):
Documents which may be used to verify OASDI/ SSI benefits include:
(1) award letter (Form SSA 1610);
(2) copy of a check(s) - amount of medicare
premium must be added in;
(3)
letter from SSA;
(4) direct deposit
receipt - amount of medicare premium must be added in;
(5) additional items as listed in ISD 135,
"proof checklist"; or
(6) if
documentary evidence is not readily available or is questionable, a collateral
contact with the social security administration (TPQY) may be selected as
verification of OASDI/SSI or use other acceptable methods of verification as
set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
B. Veteran's
benefits: Documents which may be used to verify veteran's benefits include:
(1) award letter;
(2) copy of a check(s);
(3) written verification from a regional VA
office;
(4) direct deposit
receipt(s);
(5) additional items as
listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(6) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact with the veteran's
administration may be selected as verification of veteran's benefits use other
acceptable methods of verification as in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
C. Railroad
retirement benefits: Documents which may be used to verify railroad retirement
benefits include:
(1) award letter;
(2) copy of a check;
(3) letter from SSA;
(4) direct deposit receipt;
(5) additional items as listed in ISD 135,
"proof checklist"; or
(6) if
documentary evidence is not readily available or is questionable, a collateral
contact with the regional director of retirement claims may be selected as
verification of railroad retirement benefits or use acceptable methods of
verification as in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
D. Military
allotments: Documents which may be used to verify military allotment include:
(1) written statement from the appropriate
military service center;
(2) copy
of the allotment authorization;
(3)
copy of a check;
(4) direct deposit
receipt;
(5) additional items as
listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(6) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact with the appropriate
military service center may be selected as verification of a military allotment
or use other acceptable methods of verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
E. Workers'
compensation benefits: Documents which may be used to verify worker's
compensation include:
(1) employer's
statement;
(2) written statement
from workers' compensation administration;
(3) written statement from insurance
company;
(4) additional items as
listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(5) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact with the New Mexico
department of workforce solutions (NMDWS) or with the insurance company may be
selected as verification of workers' compensation benefits or use other
acceptable methods of verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9 NMAC.
F. Unemployment compensation
benefits (UCB): Verification of unemployment compensation benefits should first
be explored through the NMDWS web link. If it is not available through the
NMDWS web link, the following documents may be used to verify UCB include:
(1) award letter;
(2) copy of a check;
(3) statement from the New Mexico
DWS;
(4) additional items as listed
in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(5) if documentary evidence is not readily
available, a collateral contact with the NMDWS may be selected as verification
of unemployment compensation benefits or use other acceptable methods of
verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
G. Child/spousal
support: Verification of child or spousal support should first be explored
through the CSSD automated system. If verification is not available through the
CSSD system, documents which may be used include:
(1) written statement from the
contributor;
(2) written statement
from the court;
(3) copy of a check
or a canceled check;
(4) divorce or
separation decree;
(5) court
order;
(6) support
agreement;
(7) correspondence from
the contributor regarding support payments;
(8) court records;
(9) attorney's records;
(10) income tax return from the prior
year;
(11) employer's record of
attached wages;
(12) additional
items as listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(13) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact may be selected to verify
child/spousal support or use other acceptable methods of verification as set
forth in 8.100.130.9 NMAC;
(14) no contact with the absent parent shall
be made without the consent of the applicant/ recipient. If good cause for
failure to cooperate with CSSD has been filed, contact with the absent parent
must not be made.
H.
Educational scholarships, grants or loans: Documents which may be used to
verify amounts of an educational scholarship, grant, or loan include:
(1) financial aid award letter or a budget
sheet from the institution;
(2)
written statement from the institution;
(3) written statement from veteran's
administration;
(4) additional
items as listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist";
(5) as educational expenses are deducted from
the educational scholarship, grant or loan, it will be necessary to obtain
verification of the expenses; verification may be obtained from the
institution; or
(6) if documentary
evidence is not readily available or is questionable, a collateral contact with
the institution may be selected as verification of an education scholarship,
grant or loan or use other acceptable methods of verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
I. Non-recurring
lump sum: See Subsection E of
8.100.130.23 NMAC.
J. Contributions: Documents which may be used
to verify contributions include:
(1) written
statement from the contributor;
(2)
additional items as listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(3) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact with the contributor may be
selected as verification of a contribution or use other acceptable methods of
verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
K. Loans:
Verification of a loan must contain the name of the person making the loan, the
amount of the loan, date the loan was made and the repayment arrangement for
the loan. Documents which may be used to verify loans include:
(1) written statement from the person or
organization making the loan;
(2)
promissory note;
(3) loan
agreement;
(4) additional items as
listed in ISD 135, "proof checklist"; or
(5) if documentary evidence is not readily
available or is questionable, a collateral contact with the person or
organization making the loan may be selected as verification of a loan or use
other acceptable methods of verification as set forth in
8.100.130.9
NMAC.
L. Individual
development accounts (IDA):
(1) The IDA is
verified by reviewing the trust documents creating the IDA and documents
verifying deposits and withdrawals from the account during the period since the
previous certification. The trust documents must show the terms and conditions
governing the IDA, including withdrawal provisions.
(2) ISD shall review deposits and withdrawals
to ensure that no funds are being withdrawn except for those allowed under IDA
policy and to ensure that the individual was employed during the time that any
deposits were made.
