DEDUCTIONS/ALLOWANCES VERIFICATION STANDARDS - MEDICAL EXPENSES:

A. Verification of medical expenses is mandatory for SNAP if the applicant/recipient meets one of the criteria listed below. The applicant/recipient’s statement that no reimbursement will be received will be accepted unless questionable. If the household claims a reimbursement, a deduction cannot be allowed until the un-reimbursed portion of the expense is verified.

(1) the individual claiming the medical expense is age 60 or older or disabled; and

(2) the amount of the medical expenses exceeds $35; or

(3) allowance of the medical expenses would potentially result in a deduction;

(4) failure to provide verification of medical expenses will result in a determination of eligibility and amount of benefits without considering medical expenses.

B. Documents which may be used to verify a medical expense include:

(1) current bill;

(2) monthly statement from the provider;

(3) medical insurance policy;

(4) appointment cards, travel receipts (lodging and transportation) to verify travel costs associated with obtaining medical care;

(5) additional items as listed in ISD 135 “proof checklist”; or

(6) if documentary evidence is questionable, a collateral contact with the landlord or the utility provider may be selected to verify the obligation to pay for utilities or use other acceptable methods of verification as set forth in 8.100.130.9 NMAC.

[8.100.130.27 NMAC - Rp 8.100.130.27 NMAC, 7/1/2024]