N.M. Admin. Code § 8.249.500.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.249.500.13 - AVAILABLE INCOME

A. Determination of eligibility for the assistance unit is made by considering income that is available to the assistance unit and budget group. The amount of countable income is determined using allowable income exemptions, deductions and disregards. The income of a budget group member who is not included in the assistance unit is deemed available to the assistance unit.

B. Available income includes:

(1) income received by the budget group;

(2) income received by someone not included in the budget group for someone included in the budget group and which is available to the budget group;

(3) income that is withheld as a result of a garnishment or wage withholding; and

(4) income withheld by a source at the request of a budget group member.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.249.500.13

8.249.500.13 NMAC - N, 1-1-14