New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 11 - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Part 4 - ADULT SERVICES
Section 8.11.4.18 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The department will provide an informational administrative review of its decision to deny, modify or terminate the adult's services. The aggrieved party must request a review in writing to the adult protective services division director within 15 days of receiving notice of the department's intent to deny, modify or terminate services. The request for a hearing shall be mailed or hand delivered to the specific office of the adult protective division director or to an alternate address, if set forth in the notice.
A. In the written request for review, the aggrieved party shall state the reason(s) why he or she should be eligible to receive the services in question and include any supporting documentation that has not been previously provided or considered by the department.
B. Upon receipt of the aggrieved party's request for the review, the department will reconsider its decision and inform the aggrieved party within 15 business days of the decision to affirm or reverse the denial, modification or termination of the services in question. The department's decision will be in writing. Except for a denial of service, the department will inform the aggrieved party of their right to request an administrative hearing before the secretary in accordance with 8.11.4.19 NMAC for such modification or termination. An administrative review of a denial shall be final and is not appealable unless otherwise provided by law. In cases of modification or termination of services, the aggrieved party may file a written request for an administrative hearing within 10 business days after receipt of the department's letter of decision on the administrative review.
