Section 12. Nonconcurrent Receipt Of Assistance

A. To be eligible for inclusion in a NMW benefit group, the individual cannot already be included in or receiving benefits from: (1) another HCA cash assistance benefit group; (2) an SSI grant; (3) a tribal TANF program or BIA-GA program; (4) a government-funded adoption subsidy program; (5) a TANF program in another state; or (6) foster care payments as defined in Title IV of the Social Security Act. B. An individual may not be the payee for more than one NMW cash assistance payment. C. Supplemental security income: (1) Ongoing SSI eligibility: A person eligible for SSI on an ongoing basis is not eligible for NMW or refugee assistance benefits on the basis of concurrent receipt of assistance. The SSI recipient is not included in the benefit group for purposes of financial assistance eligibility and benefit calculation. The income, resources, and needs of the SSI recipient are excluded in determining benefit group eligibility and payment. (2) SSI applicants: An individual receiving cash assistance benefits from the HCA may apply for and receive SSI benefits for the same months for which the HCA has already issued benefits. Cash assistance benefits issued by the HCA are considered in determining the amount of retroactive SSI benefits. NMW ineligibility or overpayments shall not be established for any month for which SSI issues a retroactive benefit. When verification is received that a benefit group member is approved for SSI on an ongoing basis, that member shall be immediately removed from the benefit group. D. Subsidized adoptions: Children in receipt of state or federal adoption subsidy payments are included as benefit group members, and their income is counted in determining eligibility and payment. E. Other HCA programs: Non-concurrent receipt of assistance limitations apply to HCA programs authorized in 8.102 NMAC, 8.106 NMAC, 8.119 NMAC, tribal TANF programs, SSI, and payments for foster care under Title IV of the Social Security Act

ceipt of state or federal adoption subsidy payments are included as benefit group members, and their income is counted in determining eligibility and payment. E. Other HCA programs: Non-concurrent receipt of assistance limitations apply to HCA programs authorized in 8.102 NMAC, 8.106 NMAC, 8.119 NMAC, tribal TANF programs, SSI, and payments for foster care under Title IV of the Social Security Act. SNAP, medicaid, LIHEAP and other similar programs are not considered concurrent assistance and shall not make an individual ineligible for cash assistance and tribal TANF programs.