N.M. Admin. Code § 8.100.130.15 - NON FINANCIAL VERIFICATION STANDARD - ENUMERATION

A. Verification that the enumeration requirement for an applicant/recipient has been met is mandatory for applicants who are seeking benefits for themselves unless the benefit program does not require enumeration, or the applicant seeking benefits is in an immigration status not requiring enumeration. The applicant/recipient must provide the social security number (SSN) which has been issued to the individual no later than 60 days following approval. ISD shall verify the SSN through the following methods:

(1) When an SSN is provided: The SSN will be verified through a data match with the SSA. If the SSN is not validated through the data match, the following sources of verification listed below may be utilized to validate the SSN:

(a) ISD eligibility system;

(b) social security card (OA-702);

(c) ISD social security number validation report form (ISD 260);

(d) an original SSA document containing the SSN; or

(e) the individual who has provided their SSN will not be required to produce proof of SSN unless the SSN is found to be questionable.

(2) When an SSN is not provided: The applicant/recipient must provide verification of application for an SSN. The verification must indicate an application was made prior to approval of the individual for assistance. The verification shall be retained in the case record. Documents that can be used to verify an application for SSN include:

(a) SSA 2853 enumeration at birth form;

(b) signed and dated statement from the hospital showing enumeration at birth has been done;

(c) original SSA document showing an application for SSN has been made and accepted; or

(d) completed SS-5; the completed SS-5 must be dated and submitted prior to the date of approved; a copy of the completed and submitted SS-5 must be retained in the case record.

B. There is no requirement of enumeration for medicaid-newborn (Category 31).

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N.M. Admin. Code § 8.100.130.15

8.100.130.15 - Rp, 8.100.130.13 NMAC, 8/1/2008, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 04, February 28, 2017, eff. 3/1/2017, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024