Standard of need; income determination
Known as the Special Medical Needs Act
The act spans §§ 27–27 (5 sections).
1953 Comp., § 13-15-4, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 311, § 4; 1975, ch. 187, § 1.
A. Standard of need for purposes of the Special Medical Needs Act [ 27-4-1 NMSA 1978] shall be determined in accordance with regulations adopted by the board.
B. The board shall define by regulation exempt and nonexempt income and resources. Medical expenses shall not be deducted from either income or resources in determining eligibility.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.