New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 280 - MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY - PROGRAM OF ALL INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)
Part 600 - BENEFIT DESCRIPTION
Section 8.280.600.11 - INITIAL BENEFITS

An application for PACE can be approved when all factors of eligibility have been met and the individual is enrolled in the program. The effective date for PACE enrollment is the first day of the calendar month following the signing of the enrollment agreement (if all financial, non-financial, and medical eligibility criteria are met and an approved level of care (LOC) is in place). Applicants determined to be ineligible for PACE are notified of the reason for the denial and provided with an explanation of appeal rights. Applicants determined to be eligible for PACE are notified of the approval.