New Mexico § 52-1-70 - Offset of unemployment compensation benefits
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-70 — Offset of unemployment compensation benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-1-70. Offset of unemployment compensation benefits
A. No total disability benefits shall be payable under the Workers' Compensation Act
for any weeks in which the injured worker has received or is receiving unemployment
compensation benefits, except as provided in this section. B. If a worker is entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits and would
otherwise be entitled to receive total disability benefits, the unemployment compensation
benefits shall be primary and total disability benefits shall be supplemental only,
and the sum of the two benefits shall not exceed the amount of total disability benefits
that would otherwise be payable.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 52-1-70
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 52-1-70 cover?
Section 52-1-70 ("Offset of unemployment compensation benefits") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 52-1-70?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 52-1-70 apply to my situation?
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