N.M. Admin. Code § 8.291.410.20 - VERIFICATION METHODS

Verification will be obtained through various methods. Not all methods will necessarily be used in each case. This section details the specific types of methods to be used in establishing the applicant or recipient's eligibility.

A. Prior case data not subject to change: Verification of an eligibility factor not subject to change, which previously has been verified and accepted, will not be subject to re-verification. The caseworker shall not ask an applicant or recipient for verification of any eligibility factors which have previously been established through documents in HSD's possession and are not subject to change. Such factors include U.S. citizenship, birth date, relationship and enumeration.

B. Electronic data: Every applicant or recipient shall be informed that the information provided is subject to verification through state, federal and contracted data systems. The caseworker shall not require further verification of such information unless it is disputed by the applicant or recipient, or the information is otherwise questionable as defined in 8.100.130 NMAC.

C. Self-attestation is the information that an applicant or recipient reports on an application and is certifying as true and correct to the best of their knowledge.

D. Documentary evidence is the primary source of verification for information not established in prior case information or electronic source data. Obtaining necessary verification through documentary evidence readily available to the applicant or recipient shall always be explored before collateral contacts or sworn statements are used. Documentary evidence consists of a written confirmation of a household's circumstances. Acceptable verification is not limited to any single type of document. The types of documents which may be accepted as verification are specified under the sections pertaining to verification methods later in this chapter. The caseworker shall provide applicants or recipients with receipts for verification documents provided subsequent to the interview.

E. Collateral contact is defined at 8.100.130 NMAC.

F. Sworn statement is defined at 8.100.130 NMAC.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 8.291.410.20

8.291.410.20 NMAC - Rp, 8.291.410.20 NMAC, 1-1-14, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 08, April 30, 2015, eff. 5/1/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 18, September 26, 2017, eff. 10/1/2017