CSHCN Administration & Programs

The Advisory Council on Quality supports people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ACQ). They advise the New Mexico Department of Health on the systems guiding the provision of services and supports that assist people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) of all ages and their families to be fully included in New Mexico communities. The purpose of the ACQ is to provide advisory counsel to the Department about the needs of people with IDD, their families and support networks.

The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) provides an array of services that are available to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Funds are available based on legislative appropriation from the State General Funds. There may be waiting lists for these services due to the limited availability of these funds. SGF services are available to individuals who are not currently served through one of the Medicaid Waiver Programs. They provide respite services, residential services, and day services.

Children’s Medical Services work with families who have a child or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Services for CYSHCN birth to 21 years of age include care coordination for children and their family, access to Multidisciplinary Pediatric Specialty Clinics, care for children with a genetic condition, and follow-up care for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Those who meet financial and medical eligibility guidelines may receive payment for medical services, procedures, medications, supplies, premiums, deductibles, co-pays, diagnostic services, and care coordination.

The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) oversees three home and community based Medicaid waiver programs. These include the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, the Medically Fragile Waiver, Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver and the Supports Waiver. Their Intake and Eligibility Bureau manages the Central Registry for individuals waiting for services. DDSD also provides several State General Funded Services. DDSD administers the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program, in accordance with the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for children birth to three years old with or at risk for developmental delay or disability.