New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 300 - MEDICAID GENERAL INFORMATION
Part 11 - CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 8.300.11.10 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT INFORMATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Safeguarding of confidential applicant and eligible recipient information includes the methods of receiving, maintaining, and communicating individually identifiable health information. See 45 CFR Section 164.530(c).
B. Confidentiality of medical information: Confidential information regarding applicants or eligible recipients will be available to those identified in 8.300.11.9 NMAC for use only in connection with the administration of the New Mexico medical assistance programs and only on a need-to-know basis. See 42 CFR Section 431.300-307. Those using confidential information will only use the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request. See 45 CFR Section 164.502(b).
C. Use of confidential medical information: The following individuals have access to medical information: employees of private firms, other divisions within HSD or other state agencies who are performing work or providing services for MAD under contract or business associate agreement or who are providing services, as required by federal law; employees or agents of the federal department of health and human services; and providers of health care services to eligible recipients.
