Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Common Questions About General Assistance and SSI
Important questions and answers about getting General Assistance.
By: Human Services Department
Common Questions About Supplemental Security Income
(Separate Website)
Questions and anwers about Supplemental Security Income.
By: Social Security Administration
How to Get Ready for Your Hearing
Get ready for your hearing with this guidelines.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid
How to Get Ready for Your Hearing: A Checklist
A list of the steps you should take to get ready for your hearing.
By: New Mexico Legal Aid
Know Your Rights When You're Homeless
This article talks about your rights as a homeless person. It tells you what benefits you may get.
By: New Mexico Center On Law And Poverty
Public Benefits: NM Works, TANF and Cash Assistance
TANF stands for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The program gives cash assistance (a monthly check) to families who qualify and should be used to pay for housing, utilities, and clothing costs. In New Mexico, it is also known as NM Works. It is run by the Human Services Department (HSD).
By: Law Access New Mexico
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