New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 2 - PUBLIC FINANCE
Chapter 82 - EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT
Part 6 - DISABILITY BENEFITS
Section 2.82.6.11 - DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY

Universal Citation: 2 NM Admin Code 2.82.6.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The medical review authority shall, in its recommendation to the educational retirement board, report whether the applicant is or is not totally disabled to continue with his/her employment and unable to obtain and retain other gainful employment commensurate with his/her background, education and experience. In cases of recommended denials, reasons with sufficient detail shall also be provided.

B. When considering an applicant's background, education and experience, the guidelines established by the social security administration, vocational opinions, guides, books or reports and any other relevant information may be used.

C. If recommending disability benefits to the educational retirement board, the medical review authority or medical appeals hearing officer may, if appropriate, recommend that the applicant be referred to the division of vocational rehabilitation ("DVR") for its provision of available services to the disabled member.

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