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A. Liquid and nonliquid resources owned by the benefit group shall be counted in the eligibility determination.
B. A benefit group may at a maximum own the following resources:
(1) two thousand dollars ($2,000) in nonliquid resources;
(2) one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) in liquid resources, excluding funds deposited in an individual development account established pursuant to the Individual Development Account Act or a qualified tuition program, as defined in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
(3) the value of the principal residence of the participant;
(4) the value of burial plots and funeral contracts for family members; and
(5) the value of work-related equipment up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
C. Vehicles owned by the benefit group shall not be considered in the determination of resources attributed to the benefit group.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 27. Public Assistance § 27-2B-8. Resources - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-27-public-assistance/nm-st-sect-27-2b-8/
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