Section 11. Responsibilities And Delegation

The income support division (ISD) of the HCA is responsible for administering the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). A. State LIHEAP plan: Every year, ISD submits a state plan to the U.S. department of health and human services (DHHS) for New Mexico's administration of LIHEAP. The proposed state plan and the proposed LIHEAP policy manual are made available for public comment and a public hearing is held. B. LIHEAP administration: ISD is responsible for such matters as: (1) formulating and interpreting LIHEAP policy; (2) coordinating with other divisions within HCA for data processing of LIHEAP eligibility and payment; (3) allocating and distributing LIHEAP monies; (4) data entry of applicants/recipients information not available on the HCA’s computer eligibility system; and (5) oversight responsibility for LIHEAP policy and procedures training and for the review of all LIHEAP training materials.