New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Part 140 - GENERAL OPERATING POLICIES CASE FILES
Section 8.100.140.9 - CONTENT OF CASE NARRATIVE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The following narrative outline is used on all applications for assistance, and to record data and verification concerning all variable conditions of eligibility. After the initial determination of eligibility for assistance, no additional data are required in redeterminations except for those eligibility conditions which are subject to change.
A. The case narrative is used for the comprehensive recording of relevant factual information in the case record. Narrative entries must be made promptly, with dates of relevant contacts.
B. Recorded information should be limited to items which are applicable to the case, such as changes in eligibility factors since the last review. Information which does not change, such as social security numbers, is not repeated.
C. The items below are intended as a minimum requirement for case narratives. Each county office manager has the privilege of expanding it at his/her discretion.