N.M. Stat. § 27-2A-3

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 27-2A-3 - Definitions

As used in the Medicaid Estate Recovery Act:

A. "authority" or "department" means the health care authority;

B. "estate" means real and personal property and other assets of the individual subject to probate or administration pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Probate Code [Chapter 45 NMSA 1978]; and

C. "medical assistance" means amounts paid by the department as medical assistance pursuant to Title 19 of the Social Security Act.

NMS § 27-2A-3

Laws 1994, ch. 87, § 3.

Amended by 2024, c. 39,s. 87, eff. 7/1/2024.