Section 15. Non Financial Verification Standard - Enumeration

A. Verification that the enumeration requirement for an applicant/recipient has been met is mandatory for applicants who are seeking benefits for themselves unless the benefit program does not require enumeration, or the applicant seeking benefits is in an immigration status not requiring enumeration. The applicant/recipient must provide the social security number (SSN) which has been issued to the individual no later than 60 days following approval. ISD shall verify the SSN through the following methods: (1) When an SSN is provided: The SSN will be verified through a data match with the SSA. If the SSN is not validated through the data match, the following sources of verification listed below may be utilized to validate the SSN: (a) ISD eligibility system; (b) social security card (OA-702); (c) ISD social security number validation report form (ISD 260); (d) an original SSA document containing the SSN; or (e) the individual who has provided their SSN will not be required to produce proof of SSN unless the SSN is found to be questionable. (2) When an SSN is not provided: The applicant/recipient must provide verification of application for an SSN. The verification must indicate an application was made prior to approval of the individual for assistance. The verification shall be retained in the case record. Documents that can be used to verify an application for SSN include: (a) SSA 2853 enumeration at birth form; (b) signed and dated statement from the hospital showing enumeration at birth has been done; (c) original SSA document showing an application for SSN has been made and accepted; or (d) completed SS-5; the completed SS-5 must be dated and submitted prior to the date of approved; a copy of the completed and submitted SS-5 must be retained in the case record. B. There is no requirement of enumeration for medicaid-newborn (Category 31) the hospital showing enumeration at birth has been done; (c) original SSA document showing an application for SSN has been made and accepted; or (d) completed SS-5; the completed SS-5 must be dated and submitted prior to the date of approved; a copy of the completed and submitted SS-5 must be retained in the case record. B. There is no requirement of enumeration for medicaid-newborn (Category 31). [8.100.130.15 - Rp 8.100.130.15 NMAC, 7/1/2024] 8.100.130.16 NON-FINANCIAL VERIFICATION STANDARD-CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBLE NON- CITIZEN STATUS: This section details the specific types of information and documents to be used in establishing the citizenship and non-citizen status for individuals who are applying for food assistance, cash assistance and medical assistance programs for themselves. A. Citizenship for SNAP and cash assistance: Citizenship for SNAP and cash assistance programs will be verified only when questionable (as defined by 8.100.130.12 NMAC). Information and documents that can be used to verify citizenship include: (1) social security number; (2) birth certificate; (3) naturalization papers from the department of homeland security United States citizenship and immigration services (DHS) such as DHS Forms I-179 or I-197; (4) U.S. passport; (5) military service papers; (6) hospital record of birth; (7) baptismal record, when place of birth is shown; (8) Indian census records; (9) DHS 400 for non-citizen children who can derive citizenship through citizen father or mother; (10) additional items as listed on ISD 135, “proof checklist”; 8.100.130 NMAC 9 (11) any document listed in Subsection B of this section; or (12) if electronic verification is not available, and documentary evidence is not readily available, use other acceptable methods of verification as described in 8.100.130.9 NMAC. B citizen children who can derive citizenship through citizen father or mother; (10) additional items as listed on ISD 135, “proof checklist”; 8.100.130 NMAC 9 (11) any document listed in Subsection B of this section; or (12) if electronic verification is not available, and documentary evidence is not readily available, use other acceptable methods of verification as described in 8.100.130.9 NMAC. B. Medical assistance programs: After July 1, 2006, an individual seeking medical assistance benefits for themselves must provide the income support division with a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that the applicant is a citizen, or a national of the United States, or is in an eligible immigration status. Applicants must present information allowing for verification of attested status. A non-citizen applicant who declares to be in an eligible immigration status is required to present immigration status information that can be used to verify attested status (such as an “A-number” or an “I-94 number”). Verification of citizenship for the applicant/recipient is mandatory at initial application. Acceptable documentary evidence of citizenship and identity is found at 8.200.410.12 NMAC in accordance with 42 CFR 435.407. C. Non-citizen status: A non-citizen must have information allowing attested status to be verified. D. Systematic alien verification for entitlement (SAVE): (1) All applicants who attest to eligible immigration status will be subject to verification through the United States department of homeland security’s (USDHS) database (SAVE) system. (2) Conflicting information regarding the citizenship status provided by the applicant/recipient will require additional verification by the USDHS.