Section 10. Eligiblity Requirements For Recipient Enrollment

Enrollment in the supports waiver is contingent upon the applicant meeting the eligibility requirements, the availability of funding as appropriated by the New Mexico legislature, and the number of federally authorized unduplicated eligible recipients. When sufficient funding is available, DOH will offer the supports waiver to eligible recipients on the DD wait list. Once an offer has been given to the applicant, they must meet certain medical and financial criteria in order to qualify for enrollment. Eligible recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria: financial eligibility criteria determined in accordance with 8.290.400 NMAC; the eligible recipient must meet the level of care (LOC) required for admittance to an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID); and additional specific criteria as specified in the categories below.