New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 106 - STATE FUNDED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Part 631 - HEAT AND EAT PROGRAM
Section 8.106.631.9 - BENEFIT DELIVERY

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.106.631.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. Effective date: At the beginning of every federal fiscal year, October 1, a one-time energy assistance cash payment will be issued to eligible households as defined in Subsection A of 8.106.631.9 NMAC.

B. Benefit issuance: Heat and Eat benefits are issued through a direct deposit into a household's EBT account. EBT cards are issued and maintained as defined at 8.139.610 NMAC. A Heat and Eat participating household has a definite issuance date so that benefits are received on or about the same time annually.

C. Benefit Amount: Dependent on the availability of state general fund a cash payment of no less than $20 will be issued.

D. Eligible Uses for Benefit: This Cash benefit is intended to help the household meet their heating or cooling needs. Please refer to 8.106.610.8 NMAC for uses of Cash benefit.

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