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Institutionalization: An individual is not eligible for inclusion in the NMW benefit group if the individual resides in a public or medical behavioral health treatment facility or is confined to a jail or penal facility. Fraud and Criminal Activity: Dual state benefit fraud is when an individual who has been convicted of fraud for receiving TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI in more than one state at the same time and is not eligible for inclusion in the NMW benefit group for a period of 10 years following such conviction. The conviction must have occurred on or after August 22, 1996.
A fleeing Felon is an individual who is a fleeing felon or has been indicted on glees to avoid prosecution for a felony shall be an ineligible household member.
Fugitives and Probation or Parole Violators are determined to be in violation of conditions of probation or parole, is not eligible for inclusion in the NMW benefit group. Child Support: An individual applying for cash assistance whose household has been identified as having an absent parent must comply with the Child Support Services Division. Assignment
Pursuant to state statute at New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) 1978, Section 27-2-28F, an application for public assistance by any person constitutes an assignment by operation of law of any support rights the person is entitled to from any other person. An adult assigns rights to child support to the Department upon receipt of NMW cash assistance. Cooperation
The adult responsible for a child included in the benefit group must cooperate in the pursuit of child support as a condition of individual eligibility for benefits. Failure to cooperate with child support enforcement efforts results in a payment sanction. Determination of Non-compliance
If the Child Support Services Division determines that an individual has failed to cooperate and the individual does not have good cause, the benefit paid to the benefit group is then subject to the payment sanction described in Section 8 of this plan.
9.6 GENERAL INFORMATION
Need and Payment: To be eligible for NMW, the benefit group must qualify with respect to income and resources. Eligibility and payment are determined prospectively.
Standard of Need for the Benefit Group: The Standard of Need is the maximum cash assistance grant that is available to the benefit group and is based on the size of the benefit group. The Standard of Need includes basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, utilities, and personal requirements of the benefit group.