New Mexico Statutes

§ 27-2-3 — Standard of need; income determination

New Mexico § 27-2-3
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 27Public Assistance
Art. 2Public Assistance Act

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 27-2-3 (2026).

Text

A.Consistent with the federal act and subject to the availability of federal and state funds, the board shall adopt a standard of need which shall establish a reasonable level of subsistence.
B.Consistent with the federal act, the board shall define by regulation exempt and nonexempt income and resources. Medical expenses shall not be deducted from either income or resources in determining eligibility.

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 13-17-3, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 376, § 3; 1975, ch. 187, §

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