New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 139 - FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Part 503 - NEW MEXICO MODIFIED COMBINED APPLICATION PROJECT
Section 8.139.503.12 - BENEFIT DELIVERY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Effective date: Benefits for the initial month of certification shall be prorated from the date of application according to the standard SNAP program tables at 8.139.500 NMAC.
B. Benefit issuance: NMCAP are issued through a direct deposit into a household's electronic benefit transfer (EBT) account. EBT cards are issued and maintained as defined at 8.139.610 NMAC. An NMCAP participating household has a definite issuance date so that benefits are received on or about the same time each month. The issuance date is based on the last two digits of the social security number of the individual to whom the benefits are issued.
C. Benefit calculation: Benefits are issued based on the household's total monthly shelter costs as defined at Subsection F of 8.139.520.11 NMAC. Benefit amounts shall be subject to review and adjustment in coordination with the regular food stamp program and the cost neutrality study. Monthly NMCAP benefit amounts are based on the following for: