N.M. Admin. Code § 8.206.400.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 8.206.400.17 - ASSIGNMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPORT

MAD has established requirements of CYFD when the applicant or re-determining recipient meets a MAP category of CYFD eligibility; see 8.200.420 NMAC.

A.CYFD requirements: The authorized representative of CYFD who signs the MAP eligibility application on behalf of the applicant or re-determining recipient must notify MAD of any available third-party medical coverage.

B.CYFD responsibilities for cooperation with HSD child support enforcement division (CSED): CYFD is responsible for cooperating with CSED activities which include:

(1) identifying and locating the absent parent(s) of the eligible recipient receiving MAD services;

(2) establishing paternity of the applicant whose parents were not legally married at the time of his or her birth;

(3) obtaining child and medical support for the applicant or re-determining recipient;

(4) identifying and providing information necessary to pursue third-party health coverage; and

(5) developing procedures for referrals and determination of good cause for not pursuing child support or not requiring cooperation in pursuing such support.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.206.400.17

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 18, September 29, 2015, eff. 10/1/2015