New Mexico Administrative Code

The department complies with all state and federal confidentiality requirements regarding information obtained in connection with the operation of the Employee Abuse Registry program, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). A. Confidenti…

To the extent any provisions of this rule conflict with department of health rule 7.1.12 NMAC, department employees shall be governed by the terms of this rule.

This rule applies to a broad range of New Mexico providers of health care and services and employees of these providers who are not licensed health care professionals or certified nurse aides. This rule requires that providers check with the registry and avoid employing any indiv…

This rule is adopted pursuant to the terms of Sections 9-23-6(E) and 28-4-6(B) NMSA 1978, the Adult Protective Services Act, Sections 27-7-1 through 27-7-31 NMSA 1978 and the Employee Abuse Registry Act, Sections 27-7A-1 through 27-7A-8 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

April 28, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to implement the Employee Abuse Registry Act. The rule is intended to provide guidance as to the rights and responsibilities under the Employee Abuse Registry Act of providers, employees of providers, the department of health and the adult protective…

A. "Abuse" means: (1) knowingly, intentionally or negligently and without justifiable cause inflicting physical pain, injury or mental anguish, and includes sexual abuse and verbal abuse; or (2) the intentional deprivation by a caretaker or other person of services necessary to m…

The department of health has established and maintains an accurate and complete electronic registry that contains the name, date of birth, address, social security number, and other appropriate identifying information of all persons who, while employed by a provider, have been de…

Section 27-7-30 NMSA 1978 requires anyone reasonably suspecting adult abuse, neglect or exploitation to immediately file a complaint with APS. APS has established a centralized intake system for receiving such complaints. A complaint may be made orally or in writing. To the exten…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the code…

Permanent

11/01/2013, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance, while supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to as…

A. Definitions beginning with "A": (1) Alien: means an individual residing in the U.S. who does not hold U.S. citizenship. (2) Application: means a written request for assistance, on the appropriate ISD form, signed by or on behalf of an individual or family. (3) Asylee: means an…

A. AFDC: aid to families with dependent children B. DHS: (U.S) department of homeland security C. DOJ: (U.S.) department of justice D. DOS: (U.S.) department of state E. DWS: department of workforce solutions F. EID: earned income disregard G. HHS: (U.S.) department of health and…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The refugee resettlement program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the Code…

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to ass…

A. Processing applications: Application processing requirements, timeliness and verification standards, procedures, forms, and notification requirements established for the NMW program are applicable to the RRP, unless otherwise noted. B. If there are children 19 and under includ…

A. Referral to sponsoring agency: The county office is required to notify the refugee's sponsor or local affiliate which provided for the resettlement of the refugee whenever a refugee applies for RCA. This requirement applies to new arrival refugees and to second migration refug…

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

To be eligible for inclusion in the RCA benefit group, the refugee(s) may not be receiving cash assistance under any other HCA program of cash assistance or SSI.

A. Requirement: (1) All employable refugees who receive RCA, and all employable members of the assistance group of which they are part, must register for employment with an appropriate agency providing employment services or the department of workforce solutions (NMDWS), and must…

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The refugee resettlement program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the Code…

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while, supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to as…

A. Citizenship: (1) To be eligible for inclusion in the RCA benefit group, the applicant must be classified as a "refugee." (2) To be eligible for inclusion in the RRP benefit group the individual must provide proof, in the form of documentation issued by USCIS, of one of the fol…

To be eligible of assistance under this program, the refugee(s) must be physically present in New Mexico on the date of application or final determination of the eligibility and demonstrate intent to remain in the state.

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the Code…

Permanent.

July 1, 2024, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of the RRP is to assist refugees to become self-sufficient by providing a program of financial and medical assistance while, supportive services are provided, to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees in the state of New Mexico through programs designed to as…

A. Income and resource eligibility, as well as amount of payment, are determined in accordance with 45 CFR Section 400.66 which requires that RCA adhere to the need determination standards and provisions of the TANF program except as otherwise noted below:(1) Resources remaining …

New Mexico Health Care Authority.

The rule applies to the general public.

A. The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) is authorized under Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1980. The Act designates the federal department of health and human services (DHHS) as the federal administering agency. RRP regulations are issued by DHHS in the code…

Permanent.