N.M. Admin. Code § 8.292.400.9

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

Section 8.292.400.9 - WHO CAN BE A RECIPIENT

To be eligible, an individual must meet specific eligibility requirements:

A. In accordance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 435.4 an individual must be a parent or caretaker relative defined as a relative of a dependent child by blood, adoption, or marriage with whom the child is living, who assumes primary responsibility for the child's care (as may, but is not required to, be indicated by claiming the child as a tax dependent for federal income tax purposes), and who is within the fifth degree of relationship per Subsection C of 8.291.410.12 NMAC.

B. In accordance with 42 CFR 435.4 a dependent child is defined as one who meets both of the following criteria:

(1) is under the age of 18, or;

(2) is age 18 and a full-time student in secondary school (or equivalent vocational or technical training), if before attaining age 19 the child may reasonably be expected to complete such school or training.

C. An individual who meets the eligibility requirements pursuant to 8.291.400 through 8.291.430 NMAC.

D. Prior to the parent caretaker individual becoming an eligible recipient, all children listed on an application must meet the following:

(1) be evaluated for eligibility for a medicaid program if not already eligible; or

(2) if not medicaid eligible, have current health insurance coverage that meets criteria as a qualified health plan.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.292.400.9

8.292.400.9 NMAC - Rp, 8.292.400.9 NMAC, 1-1-14, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 12, June 22, 2021, eff. 7/1/2021