N.M. Code R. § 8.314.5.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 16, August 27, 2024

Section 8.314.5.14 - DDW COVERED WAIVER SERVICES FOR IDENTIFIED POPULATION UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

The DDW program is limited to the number of federally authorized unduplicated eligible recipient (UDR) positions and program funding. All DDW covered services in an ISP must be authorized. DDW services must be provided in accordance with all requirements set forth by DDW service definitions, all requirements outlined in the DDW service standards, and the applicable NMAC rules, supplements and guidance. The DDW covers the following services for a specified and limited number of waiver eligible recipients as a cost effective alternative to institutionalization in an intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID).

A.Eligible recipients age birth to 18: Services funded within this age category must be coordinated with and shall not duplicate other services such as the medicaid school-based services program, the MAD early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) program, services offered through the New Mexico public education department (PED), or the early childhood education and care department (ECECD) family infant toddler (FIT) program.

B.Service options available include:

(1) environmental modifications;

(2) assistive technology;

(3) remote personal support technology;

(4) preliminary risk screening and consultation;

(5) socialization and sexuality education;

(6) behavioral support consultation;

(7) customized community support;

(8) respite;

(9) non-medical transportation;

(10) case management;

(11) nutritional counseling; and

(12) crisis supports.

N.M. Code R. § 8.314.5.14

8.314.5.14 NMAC - Rp, 8.314.5.14 NMAC, 11-1-12; 8.314.5.14 NMAC - Rn & A, 8.314.5.13 NMAC, 6-15-14, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 02, January 30, 2015, eff. 2/1/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 04, February 29, 2016, eff. 3/1/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 22, November 27, 2018, eff. 12/1/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 06, March 22, 2022, eff. 4/1/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 05, March 12, 2024, eff. 4/1/2024