N.M. Admin. Code § 8.250.400.10
QI1s are individuals who would be qualified medicare beneficiaries (QMB) but for the fact that their income exceeds the income levels established for QMB and specified low income medicare beneficiaries (SLIMB). Income eligibility for the QI1s is at least 120 percent of the FPL, but less than 135 percent. The state of New Mexico (the state) will permit all individuals to apply for assistance during a calendar year beginning 1998. However, because of the capped allotments, the state shall limit the number of participants in QI1s selected in a calendar year so that the aggregate amount of benefits provided to such individuals in the calendar year is estimated not to exceed the state's allocation for the fiscal year ending in that calendar year. The state shall select QI1s on a first-come, first-served basis (in the order in which they apply). For calendar years after 1998, the state shall give preference to individuals who were QI1s, QMBs, SLIMBs, or qualified disabled working individuals (QDWI) in the last month of the previous year and who continue to be or become QI1s.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.250.400.10