New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-29-5 — Prohibited use of federal benefits

New Mexico·Ch. 32A Children's Code·Art. 29 Federal Benefits for Children in State Custody
If the department is the child's representative payee, the department shall not use a child's federal benefits to pay for or reimburse the department for any of the costs of the child's care; however, the department may use those benefits to pay for the child's unmet needs beyond what the department is obligated or required or has agreed to pay.

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Legislative History

Laws 2025, ch. 12, § 5.

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