New Mexico § 27-2-9.1 - Administration of shelter care supplement
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-9.1 — Administration of shelter care supplement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-2-9.1. Administration of shelter care supplement
A. A shelter care supplement shall be provided to those individuals who are recipients
of supplemental security income under Title 16 of the federal Social Security Act 1 and who reside in shelter care homes licensed pursuant to regulations of the health
and environment department [department of health]. B. The human services [health care authority] department is authorized to determine
eligibility, compute payment, make payments and otherwise administer the shelter care
supplement program. C. The amount of the shelter care supplement payment shall be established by the secretary
of human services subject to the availability of general funds. 1
42 U.S.C.A. § 401 et seq. or § 1381 et seq.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 27-2-9.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-9.1 cover?
Section 27-2-9.1 ("Administration of shelter care supplement") 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.
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