New Mexico § 28-16A-15 Admission, transfer, withdrawal and discharge of

New Mexico Statutes

§ 28-16A-15 — Admission, transfer, withdrawal and discharge of

New Mexico § 28-16A-15

Ch. 28Human Rights

Art. 16ADevelopmental Disabilities

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 28-16A-15 (2026).

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persons receiving support and services purchased or provided by the department.

A.In cooperation with other state agencies, the department shall adopt requirements for admission, transfer, withdrawal and discharge of persons receiving support and services funded in whole or in part by state funds.

B.The department shall maintain a centralized registry of persons who are requesting or receiving support and services and a centralized referral system that promotes the delivery of support and services within the person's home community and reflects the person's informed selection and choice of a support or service provider. This centralized referral system shall determine eligibility based on a comprehensive assessment and shall prioritize individuals waiting to access publicly funded develo

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persons receiving support and services purchased or provided by the department. A. In cooperation with other state agencies, the department shall adopt requirements for admission, transfer, withdrawal and discharge of persons receiving support and services funded in whole or in part by state funds. B. The department shall maintain a centralized registry of persons who are requesting or receiving support and services and a centralized referral system that promotes the delivery of support and services within the person's home community and reflects the person's informed selection and choice of a support or service provider. This centralized referral system shall determine eligibility based on a comprehensive assessment and shall prioritize individuals waiting to access publicly funded developmental disability support and services. C. The centralized referral system shall maintain information regarding the needs of persons not receiving services and shall report the information annually to the legislature. The department shall have the authority to provide assessments and case management services to persons applying for and receiving publicly funded support and services necessary to implement the provisions of this section.