1.Program Definition and Services
Case Management Services (often referred to as Community Supports Coordination or Case Management Consultation) in New Mexico assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities in gaining access to needed waiver and state plan services.
- In-Home Personal Care: Ongoing planning and coordination within the individual’s natural environment (Comprehensive Personal Assessments, Care Planning, Resource Coordination, Independent Living Referrals, and Individual Advocacy)
- Residential Personal Care: Monitoring and interdisciplinary oversight within supported environments (Interdisciplinary Team [IDT] Coordination, Individualized Service Plan [ISP] Annual Development, Service Delivery Monitoring, Crisis Intervention Coordination, and Transition Support Management)
2. Regulations
The program is governed by the following regulations:
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New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 314, Part 5 (Developmental Disabilities Home and Community-Based Services Waiver)
- New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 314, Part 7 (Supports Waiver)
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New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 8, Chapter 314, Part 3 (Medically Fragile Home and Community-Based Services Waiver)
- New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Case Management Service Standards & Conditions of Participation (COPS)
3. Licensing or Certification
Providers must be formally approved and certified by the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD). To prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest under federal and state rules, a case management provider agency cannot act as a direct service provider for any other DDW service (such as supported living or family living) for individuals on their caseload, nor can owners or staff provide guardianship services to those same individuals.
4. Responsible State Agency
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Medical Assistance Division (MAD), in strict coordination with the Department of Health (NMDOH) Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Quality Management Bureau (QMB), handles applications, conducts routine unannounced surveys, monitors Conditions of Participation, and certifies case management providers.
5. Application Process
The application process is initiated through the electronic New Mexico Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal (YES.NM.GOV).
6. Required Documentation
While specific documentation requirements vary based on the target waiver, providers typically need to submit:
- Articles of Incorporation or Organization along with a current list of board members' contact details
- A Comprehensive Business Plan including an explicit operational budget demonstrating at least three months of available cash reserves (verified via bank statements or an established line of credit)
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Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plans and disclosure statements concerning any familial relationships between staff and direct service providers
- Proof of General or Professional Liability Insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence) and a Surety or Fidelity Bond (minimum $10,000) naming the Health Care Authority as an additional insured/loss payee
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A Case Management Policy & Procedure Manual outlining Person-Centered Service Planning workflows, IDT coordination, emergency escalation, and strict HIPAA data protections
7. Timeline for Approval
The exact timeline for approval fluctuates based on agency capacity. The provider application, technical document check, and state readiness review typically take approximately 60 to 90 days from the date a complete packet is received.
8. Pre-Application Process
Prospective providers must complete specific foundation tasks before applying. They must register their business entity with the New Mexico Secretary of State, obtain a Combined Reporting System (CRS) Certificate from the NM Taxation and Revenue Department, secure an IRS EIN, and obtain an applicable Type 2 National Provider Identifier (NPI).
9. Pre-Application Training
The state hosts mandatory administrative and core case management training sessions online. Core staff must clear preliminary training modules covering person-centered thinking and state-specific electronic documentation systems prior to service launch.
10. Additional Notes
- Case management agencies are subject to ongoing regulatory oversight and unannounced field audits conducted by the Quality Management Bureau (QMB) to verify compliance with CMS waiver assurances.
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If a QMB survey uncovers programmatic deficiencies, the agency must submit a formal Plan of Correction (POC) within 10 working days and fully implement the changes within 45 days.
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All case managers, support coordinators, and administrative leadership must complete mandatory background clearances via the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening (CCHS) program.
- Case managers must maintain meticulously organized files detailing face-to-face participant visits, annual level-of-care recertifications, ISP revisions, and explicit communication logs with community service vendors.
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