# 8.281.500.9 NMAC: Section 9. Need Determination

> New Mexico · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.281.500.9 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 9. Need Determination
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 8 (SOCIAL SERVICES) / Chapter 281 (MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY - INSTITUTIONAL CARE (CATEGORIES 081, 083, 084)) / Part 500 (INCOME AND RESOURCE STANDARDS) / Section 9

## Text

Applicants for and recipients of institutional care must apply for and take all necessary steps to obtain any income or resources to which they may be entitled. When an applicant or recipient is given notification by HSD to apply for and obtain specific income and resources they must take steps to do so within 30 calendar days. A. Failure to apply for and take steps to determine eligibility for other benefits: Failure or refusal to apply for and take all necessary steps to determine eligibility for other benefits after notice is received results in an applicant or recipient becoming ineligible for a MAP category of eligibility for institutional care. B. Exceptions to general requirement: Applicants or recipients who have elected a lower veterans administration (VA) payment do not need to reapply for veterans administration improved pension (VAIP) benefits. Crime victims are not required to accept victims compensation payments from a state-administered fund as a condition of MAP eligibility.

## Nearby sections

- [8.281.500.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S1.md)
- [8.281.500.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S2.md)
- [8.281.500.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S3.md)
- [8.281.500.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S5.md)
- [8.281.500.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S6.md)
- [8.281.500.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S7.md)
- [8.281.500.8 NMAC Section 8. Mission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S8.md)
- [8.281.500.9 NMAC Section 9. Need Determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S9.md)
- [8.281.500.10 NMAC Section 10. Resource Standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S10.md)
- [8.281.500.11 NMAC Section 11. Applicable Resource Standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S11.md)
- [8.281.500.12 NMAC Section 12. Countable Resources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S12.md)
- [8.281.500.13 NMAC Section 13. Resource Exclusions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S13.md)
- [8.281.500.14 NMAC Section 14. Asset Transfers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S14.md)
- [8.281.500.15 NMAC Section 15. Resource Standards For Married Couples](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C281_P500_S15.md)

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