New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 119 - REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
Part 110 - GENERAL OPERATING POLICIES APPLICATIONS
Section 8.119.110.8 - APPLICATIONS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.119.110.8

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

A. Processing applications: Application processing requirements, timeliness and verification standards, procedures, forms, and notification requirements established for the NMW program are applicable to the RRP, unless otherwise noted.

B. If there are children 19 and under included in the household, the applicant's eligibility will first be determined in accordance with all NMW program requirements, procedures and policies. If the applicant is not found eligible for NMW, eligibility shall then be determined under the RRP.

C. Refugees are not required to apply for cash assistance in order to apply for medical assistance.

D. For cash assistance applicants, only those sections of the form dealing with the following information must be completed:

(1) identification and origin of the refugee applicants;

(2) income and resources of the benefit group;

(3) living arrangements; and

(4) statement of agreement and understanding of the circumstances under which cash assistance is granted, signed by the applicant.

E. If an otherwise eligible refugee demonstrates an urgent and immediate need for cash assistance, the application will be processed with due diligence to expedite the initial RCA payment on an emergency basis.

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